Obesity-Children and Teens Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Obesity-Children and Teens below.
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How to Diagnose Obesity-Children and Teens
The doctor will:
- Ask about your child's symptoms and medical history.
- Do a physical exam.
Tests may include the following:
- BMI-Height and weight will be measured. This information, as well as birth date, will be used to calculate ideal weight ranges.
- Waist circumference, sagittal diameter, and waist-to-hip ratio-These are used to estimate the amount of fat deposited in the skin and inside the abdominal cavity.
- Skinfold caliper-This test measures fat just beneath the skin. It cannot measure fat inside the abdomen.
- Electrical measurements-These are tests that calculate the percentage of body fat. This measures the difference between the electrical characteristics of fat and other tissues in your body.
- Blood tests-These tests rule out other conditions that may cause excess body weight.
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