Weight Management, Maintenance & Overweight
Children (2-7 Years)
Weight Management Plan
Strategies used in a weight management plan are based on information obtained
from an assessment. Weight loss is recommended if complications such as
hyperlipidemia or hypertension are identified, and for children 7 years
or older with a BMI-for-age > 95th percentile. Otherwise, weight maintenance
is recommended.
Weight Management Children Aged 2-7
Years
For those at risk of overweight or overweight with no identified complications,
maintenance of current weight is recommended which can be achieved with
changes in diet and activity. Promote healthy eating and increased physical
activity and follow up with an annual screening. Prolonged maintenance
will allow a gradual decline in BMI units (and BMI-for-age percentile)
as children grow in height.
Weight Loss Children Aged 2-7 Years
If complications are identified and BMI-for-age is > 95th percentile,
gradual weight loss is recommended. Weight loss in children should be
recommended with caution and should generally be no more than one pound
per month.
Source: www.cdc.gov
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