“Should I take my daughter to a doctor if she is obese?”
My daughter is obese. Should I take my daughter to a doctor if she is obese?
1 Answer
Dr. Paul Lemanski
Preventative Medicine Specialist | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Albany, New York
Well, it would depend on age, weight, and height. Generally those > 18 years with BMI > 30 should first be referred to a Registered Dietitian for an assessment and possible recommendations for weight loss. If BMI > 40 they should be referred to a bariatric center. Alternatively, an assessment of risk by one’s PCP may suffice.
Thank you,
PEL
Thank you,
PEL
