Childhood obesity is a growing concern, but early intervention can make a significant difference. Our evidence-based calculator helps parents and caregivers assess potential risk factors based on maternal health, birth factors, feeding practices, and environmental influences.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Fill in Maternal & Prenatal Factors

• Maternal BMI: Select the mother’s pre-pregnancy weight category.
• Gestational Weight Gain: Choose whether weight gain was below, within, or above recommended guidelines.
• Gestational Diabetes: Indicate if the mother had diabetes during pregnancy.
• Smoking During Pregnancy: Select “Yes” or “No.”
• Maternal Diet Quality: Rate the mother’s diet during pregnancy.

2. Enter Birth Factors

• Birth Weight: Select whether the baby was low, normal, or high birth weight.
• Prematurity: Indicate if the baby was full-term, late preterm, or very preterm.
• Delivery Mode: Choose between vaginal birth or C-section.

3. Provide Infant Feeding Details

• First 6 Months Feeding: Select whether the baby was breastfed, formula-fed, or mixed.
• Solid Food Introduction: Indicate when solids were introduced.
• Sugary Drinks Before Age 1: Select if juices or sweet drinks were given.

4. Assess Growth & Environmental Factors

• Weight-for-Length at 12 Months: Choose the child’s growth percentile.
• Growth Rate (0-24 Months): Indicate if weight gain was normal or rapid.
• Parental Obesity: Select if one or both parents are overweight/obese.
• Sleep Duration: Choose average infant sleep hours.
• Screen Time Before Age 2: Indicate daily screen exposure.
• Feeding Environment: Select if feeding was responsive, pressured, or restrictive.

5. Click “Calculate Risk”

After filling in all sections, click the button to get:
✅ Risk Level (Low/Moderate/High)
✅ Total Risk Score
✅ Personalized Recommendations

Why This Calculator Matters

• Early Detection: Identifies risk factors before obesity develops.
• Actionable Insights: Provides tailored advice for prevention.
• Evidence-Based: Uses research-backed risk factors.

Try it now and take the first step toward your child’s healthier future! 🚀

IOM Guidelines: Institute of Medicine (IOM) of United States on gestational weight gain (GWG) are based on women’s pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) categories.

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