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New Updates

New BMI Category – Severe Obesity


The Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes in Children has updated the BMI categories as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2022, the CDC extended the BMI-for-age percentile curves for children and teens with high BMIs (above the 97th percentile for sex and age. The categories are identified as:

  • Underweight – Less than the 5th percentile
  • Healthy Weight – 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile
  • Overweight – 85th percentile to less than the 95th percentile
  • Obesity – 95th percentile or greater
  • Severe Obesity – 120% of the 95th percentile or greater, or 35 kg/m² or greater

    • The reporting area will include the new information. It will take care of the calcuations, the plotting, the charting, and the referral letter.

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    New Training Module


    The Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes in Children (TRAT2DC) training has been updated to include the new BMI category. The training includes a new module titled "Module 6: Navigation and Reporting." It will cover the reporting area with some detail including pictures.

    For those with a current certification, please continue as usual. While re-certification is not necessary, it can be updated at any time.

    UTRGV Border Health Office
    1201 West University Dr
    EUNFS 1.201 (Annex South Bldg.)
    Edinburg TX 78539-2999
    Phone: 956-665-8900
    Email: bho@utrgv.edu