Childhood obesity is a multifactorial condition. Extreme cases are often associated with the inability of caregivers to follow the recommended diet plan, despite prior warnings of the potential risks associated of non-compliance. A seven-year-old girl with a body mass index (BMI) of 38.6 kg/m2 (z-score +7.3) and multiple comorbidities was seen in a Pediatric Nutrition outpatient consultation. After several atte...
Childhood obesity is a multifactorial condition. Extreme cases are often associated with the inability of caregivers to follow the recommended diet plan, despite prior warnings of the potential risks associated of non-compliance.A seven-year-old girl with a body mass index (BMI) of 38.6 kg/m2 (z-score +7.3) and multiple comorbidities was seen in a Pediatric Nutrition outpatient consultation. After several attem...