The parents of your 11-year-old patient, who has a BMI of 94% for age and sex, ask how much weight they should encourage their child to lose. Your counseling should include which of the following recommendations in order for the child to achieve a healthy BMI?

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For children with a BMI in the 85th to 94th percentile, the goal is often to maintain current weight or slow weight gain, allowing for normal growth and development to result in a healthier BMI over time.

The Parents of Your 11-Year-Old Patient, Who Has a BMI