Table 1.

Examples of outcome measures for evidence-based childhood obesity treatment.

Outcome	Outcome Examples
Patient-level Metrics
Psychosocial Functioning	Quality of life Body image Psychological well-being Mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety)
Biomedical Outcomes	Change in relative weight Change in lipids and insulin Halting or delay of comorbidities
Behavior Change	Attaining behavioral goals Dietary intake Physical activity Sleep Improvements in self-efficacy
Family Metrics
Family-level	Parent/caregiver change in relative weight Sibling change in relative weight
Process Metrics
Systems-level	Patient/family retention Engagement of the provider, hospital, or community organization Financial sustainability and cost effectiveness Percentage of the population reached
Patient Experience of Treatment	Patient and/or family readiness Engagement/attendance Satisfaction Trust in the care system and providers

Outcomes listed are for illustrative purposes; measurements should not be limited to only those listed above. It was further recommended that measures of treatment response or success should be collected regularly and shared with the patient and treatment team members throughout the course of treatment.