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Pediatric obesity — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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EasyPediatrics (well-child, chronic management)Pediatric obesityUSMLE Step 3

A 10-year-old girl has BMI at the 97th percentile. Blood pressure is normal. She drinks sugar-sweetened beverages daily and has 4 hours of screen time. Parents want a sustainable plan. Which of the following would you recommend at the follow-up visit?

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Correct answer: B — Begin family-based intensive lifestyle treatment

Pediatric obesity is managed with family-based behavioural and lifestyle treatment; comorbidities should be assessed.

Reference: AAP Childhood Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline