Question

A 25-year-old woman with BMI 37 kg/m² has childhood-onset obesity and elevated ALT. Per AAP 2023, which statement is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Anti-obesity pharmacotherapy may be offered from age ≥12 as adjunct to lifestyle

Answer

Watchful waiting until adulthood is preferred

Answer

Metabolic bariatric surgery is never indicated in adolescents

Answer

Labs for comorbidities are unnecessary

Answer

Primary care should defer all treatment to subspecialists

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman with BMI 37 kg/m² has childhood-onset obesity and elevated ALT. Per AAP 2023, which statement is accurate?