NU FS356 Chapter Notes - Chapter Article for L15: B Vitamins, Bariatric Surgery, Pediatric Obesity
21 Apr 2017
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When we talk about successful management of pediatric obesity that usually means weight loss. However, depending on the person and their relation to the patient this may vary slightly. Goals for management may also change depending on the person. In order to be successful in managing pediatric obesity there needs to be the adoption of certain practices. These are extreme and have side effects: surgical options (bariatric surgery): reduces the size of the actual stomach. This can cause low ca, d, b vitamins and fe, which can affect growth and development. Physicians when there is an improvement in quality in life ex. they are able to walk on their own after weight loss, this also includes improvement to emotional difficulties. They also deem management successful when there are healthier lifestyle behaviors. These behaviors are what makes it stick in the long run and reduce risk of chronic disease and conditions. Parents this also includes the rest of the family.
