Which stage of care for the treatment of adolescent overweight and obesity would likely be recommended for an adolescent with a BMI of greater than or equal to the 85th percentile but less than the 95th percentile who also does not exhibit significant comorbid conditions and/or has not completed her or his adolescent growth spurt?

a. Stage 4: Tertiary Care Intervention
b. Stage 1: Prevention Plus
c. Stage 3: Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Intervention
d. Stage 2: Structured Weight Management


Ans: b. Stage 1: Prevention Plus

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