Question

A 15-year-old with obesity (BMI 98th percentile) failed intensive lifestyle therapy. According to AAP 2023, which next step is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Begin weight-loss pharmacotherapy as adjunct

Answer

Wait 6-12 months before any new therapy

Answer

Bariatric surgery only if BMI >=50 kg/m²

Answer

Very-low-calorie diet without supervision

Answer

No further interventions before age 18

Practice question

A 15-year-old with obesity (BMI 98th percentile) failed intensive lifestyle therapy. According to AAP 2023, which next step is appropriate?