Child Health Case; Obesity and Health Risks

Assignment Topic: Child Health Case; Obesity and Health Risks

My Patient; 5-year-old Asian girl of normal weight with obese parents who is home schooled
Include the following:

A description of how the assessment tool or diagnostic test you were assigned is used in healthcare. BODY-MASS INDEX (BMI) Using waist circumference for children and The Healthy Kids Tool.
- What is its purpose?
- How is it conducted?
- What information does it gather?
Based on your research, evaluate the test or the tool’s validity and reliability, and explain any issues with sensitivity, reliability, and predictive values. Include references in appropriate APA formatting.
An explanation of the health issues and risks that are relevant to the child you were assigned.
Describe additional information you would need in order to further assess his or her weight-related health.
Identify and describe any risks and consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child’s health. Think about how you could gather this information in a sensitive fashion.
Taking into account the parents’ and caregivers’ potential sensitivities, list at least three specific questions you would ask about the child to gather more information.
Provide at least two strategies you could employ to encourage the parents or caregivers to be proactive about their child’s health and weight.