STAGES OF OBESITY TREATMENT
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen How do I approach treatment for an adolescent with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 95% for age and gender? What specific lifestyle changes are…
ASSESSMENT OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen What constitutes a complete assessment of a child with obesity? How do I ensure that a child with obesity receives the proper evaluation for obesity and…
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen How is physical activity defined? How can I assess physical activity and sedentary behavior in the clinical setting? What are developmentally appropriate physical activity recommendations? What…
PARENTING STRATEGIES FOR THE PRESCHOOL- AND SCHOOL-AGED CHILD
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen How do I work with a caregiver of a preschooler with obesity or a preteen depressed about the way she looks? When can I consult specialists…
PARENTING STRATEGIES FOR ADOLESCENTS TO PREVENT OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen What are the factors that contribute to successful lifestyle change in adolescence? How do I begin a visit with a 15 year old and her mother…
INFANT AND TODDLER PARENTING STRATEGIES
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen How do I counsel the parents of a toddler who is actively protesting bedtime routines? How can I help parents set age-appropriate boundaries around family meals,…
EPIDEMIOLOGY, PRENATAL RISK, AND SCREENING
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen What are the epidemiologic trends in childhood obesity? What demographic factors are associated with childhood obesity? Which children are in the high-risk groups? How can I…
NORMATIVE EATING AND ADOLESCENT NUTRITION
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen How can I safely and successfully intervene when an adolescent’s weight gain is escalating? What background information do I require about adolescents and their unique needs…
NUTRITION ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION FOR THE PRESCHOOL – AND SCHOOL – AGED CHILD
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen How do I work with a family to assess and set nutritional goals for their young child? What evidence-based nutritional interventions are most likely to be…
FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen What is the appropriate feeding advice for an infant transitioning to solid food? How do I help parents understand developmentally appropriate feeding behaviors? How can I…
