Weight Management for Children

Image Medical Center & Spa is home to one of the most comprehensive child and adolescent weight management programs in Texas.  Working in collaboration with UT Medical School at Houston, our program provides well-rounded care to children suffering from being overweight.

Image’s weight management program is tailored to children and young adults between the ages of 3 and 20.  The program focuses on both the causes and effects of childhood obesity – tackling the problem at its roots and treating the problems surrounding it.  Our comprehensive evaluations and treatments look at the medical, psychological, musculoskeletal, and nutritional aspects of childhood obesity.

A child or young adult is a candidate for treatment if they:

a) are overweight (Body Mass Index, BMI, in the 85th percentile),
b) are obese (BMI in the 95th percentile), or
c) have health complications as a result of their weight. 

You can check you child’s BMI here, however it is important to consult with your child’s primary care physician before undergoing any weight management treatment.

Facts about childhood obesity:

1. Nearly 30% of children and adolescents are overweight in the United States.  This number has more than doubled over the past 20 years.
2. Childhood obesity affects both boys and girls.
3. Children are becoming obese at an earlier age.
4. Overweight children are more likely to become overweight or obese adults.
5. Overweight children are more likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and psycho-social problems.
6. Being overweight is the second highest cause of death among Americans, claiming over 300,000 lives annually.

To schedule a consultation or for more information about the Child and Adolescent Weight Management Program, click here or call us at (281) 565-1840.