Childhood Obesity Quiz

What are the objectives for addressing childhood obesity?

• Early diagnosis for the problem

• Follow up and support

• Causes of childhood obesity

• Obesity-related complications

• Behavioral and lifestyle modification

What are the associated features of monogenic and syndromic obesity?

• Hyperphagia

• Developmental delay

• Cardiac anomalies

• Renal anomalies

What are the causes of childhood obesity?

• Psychological factors

• Family factors

• Lack of exercise

• Socioeconomic factors

• Unhealthy diet

What are the obesity-related complications?

• Social and emotional complications

• Breathing problems

• Type 2 DM

• Fatty liver

• High cholesterol and high blood pressure

What are some treatment options for childhood obesity?

• Sit down together for family meals

• Avoid fast-food

• Limit sweetened beverages

• Healthy eating

• Evaluating and monitoring the child

What is a key take-home message regarding childhood obesity?

• Feel guilty for your child's obesity

• Countless factors contribute to childhood obesity

• It's easy to control childhood obesity

• Stigma and misinformation are not factors