Purpose or Case Report: Obesity is a multifactorial disease process that is increasing in prevalence worldwide, including among pediatric populations. It has been shown that childhood obesity persists into adulthood for a majority of individuals. Accordingly, the negative health effects of obesity, which involve virtually every organ system in the body, will compile and exacerbate as a child matures into adulthood.

Among radiologists, pediatric obesity is underreported due to a combination of social factors, nonstandardized reporting systems, and deferral to physical exam. However, pediatric radiologists have a responsibility to more directly acknowledge the childhood obesity epidemic and to work with other providers to ensure that pediatric patients are connected to the appropriate resources.

The objectives of this educational poster are:
1. To provide a comprehensive systems-based overview of the health effects that obesity has on children.
2. To suggest language for appropriate documentation of pediatric obesity in imaging reports.
3. To offer examples of interventions pediatric radiologists may take at their own institutions to help address pediatric obesity.
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