Patient's question:
Height: 96 cm, weight: 21.5 kg, is it considered obesity? I want to know how many degrees of child obesity are there? How is child obesity degree calculated?Need a doctor's help for remote diagnosis: I want to know how many degrees of child obesity are there? How is child obesity degree calculated?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the standard weight for children = age × 28 = kilograms. In medicine, children whose weight exceeds the average standard weight by 20% are called obese children. 20% to 29% or more is mild obesity, 30% to 49% or more is moderate obesity, and 50% or more is severe obesity. Childhood obesity is also related to parents' beliefs. For example, among overweight or obese children, a considerable number of parents still believe their weight is normal. Excessive energy intake leads to overeating or forced eating, resulting in obesity. Too little exercise can also cause obesity.