Tuntun Children's Hospital is here for every step of your baby's growth journey.
Childhood obesity isn't just about "baby fat" or being a little chubby.
It can directly impact your child's growth rate, puberty progression, hormone balance, and metabolic health.
At Tuntun Children's Hospital, we don't just look at the numbers on a scale.
your child's developmental stage, body composition, lifestyle habits, and metabolic status.
We provide precision obesity care by comprehensively evaluating
Obesity during a child's growing years can lead to several health complications.
It is a common misconception that "it's okay because they are growing taller, too." Relying on this belief can cause you to miss underlying growth issues,
making a comprehensive assessment of both physical growth and metabolism essential.
If you notice any of the following,
a professional obesity evaluation may be necessary for your child:
Instead, it is a structured, step-by-step evaluation
designed to identify actual risk factors specific to your child.
Here is how we evaluate your baby's condition:
We compare your child's height, weight, and BMI against standard pediatric growth charts
to determine if it is simple weight gain or a level of obesity that could impact their growth and metabolism.
→ Lifestyle management + Regular observation
→ Proceed to the next testing stage
Based on the initial assessment, we may recommend the following tests only if deemed medically necessary.
Because simple changes in body shape or weight don't tell the whole story,
we use ultrasounds to comprehensively assess fat distribution and the condition of internal organs
for a highly accurate diagnosis.
Pediatric obesity cannot be diagnosed based on a single number.
by looking at the full picture:
Growth rate and the status of growth plates
The pattern and duration of weight gain
Findings from blood panels and ultrasounds
Your child’s exact age and current stage of puberty
The ultimate goal of pediatric obesity treatment isn't simply "losing weight."
It is about safely managing and regulating weight in a way that supports—and never harms—your child's healthy growth and overall well-being.
A Lifestyle-First Approach
→ Dietary habit analysis and realistic meal adjustments
→ Increasing physical activity and improving exercise habits
→ Family-centered lifestyle modifications
Tailored Management Based on Growth & Puberty Stages
If precocious puberty or growth abnormalities are present:
→ We conduct concurrent growth and puberty evaluations.
Medication Only When Strictly Necessary
→ 모든 아이에게 approach to testing or treatment.
의학적으로 필요하다고 판단되는 경우에만
and always decided carefully in close consultation with parents.
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