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Learning Objectives
After reading this CME Bulletin, you should be able to:
- Place patients ages 2 to 19 years into appropriate diagnostic categories based on body mass index percentile.
- Recognize obesity-risk behaviors and potential consequences of overweight and obesity among children.
- Discuss weight management and obesity prevention strategies with patients and their families; connect patients and their families to community resources for managing their weight; and motivate patients to make healthy lifestyle choices.
- Implement a practical, stepwise approach to treating childhood overweight and obesity in a busy primary care setting.
Author Information
This CME Bulletin was prepared by Stef Stendardo, in consultation with Wendelin M. Slusser, MD, MS, FAAP.
Stef Stendardo is a freelance writer based in Eastham, Mass.
Wendelin M. Slusser, MD, MS, FAAP, is assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is founder and medical director of the UCLA Fit for Healthy Weight Program, founder and co-director of the Community Health and Advocacy Pediatric Residency Training Program, and founder and director of the UCLA Breastfeeding Resource Program.
Goutham Rao, MD, who served as the medical editor for this Bulletin, is clinical director of the Weight Management and Wellness Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is a family physician and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Slusser, Dr. Rao, Ms. Stendardo and Ms. Watkins have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supÂporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material.
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Elaine Kierl Gangel
Manager, CME Resources Department
Continuing Medical Education
Kimberly Watkins
Editor
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
Stef Stendardo is a freelance writer based in Eastham, Mass.
Wendelin M. Slusser, MD, MS, FAAP, is assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is founder and medical director of the UCLA Fit for Healthy Weight Program, founder and co-director of the Community Health and Advocacy Pediatric Residency Training Program, and founder and director of the UCLA Breastfeeding Resource Program.
Goutham Rao, MD, who served as the medical editor for this Bulletin, is clinical director of the Weight Management and Wellness Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is a family physician and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Slusser, Dr. Rao, Ms. Stendardo and Ms. Watkins have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supÂporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material.
Masthead
Elaine Kierl Gangel
Manager, CME Resources Department
Continuing Medical Education
Kimberly Watkins
Editor
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
CME Accreditation Information
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins September 1, 2008. The term of approval is for two years from this date with option for yearly renewal.
When reporting AAFP credit, report total prescribed and elective credit earned for this activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
When reporting AAFP credit, report total prescribed and elective credit earned for this activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Members
AAFP members wishing to obtain CME credit for completing this activity should read the CME Bulletin, complete the self-assessment quiz and evaluation, indicate the number of credits they are reporting for this activity, and submit the Answer Sheet to the AAFP by mail or fax, or online. If the form is returned by mail or fax, your CME credits will be posted for you. If you complete the quiz and evaluation online, the credits will be posted automatically to your CME record.
Nonmembers
Physicians who are not members of the AAFP may request a letter documenting activity completion. To do so, please check the appropriate box on the self-assessment quiz Answer Sheet and return it to the AAFP.
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the American Academy of Family Physicians or United Healthcare.
It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of each CME Bulletin. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
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It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of each CME Bulletin. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
Read this CME Bulletin now.
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