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Excerpt: With one in five of America’s children classified as overweight, pediatric obesity is a troubling health issue facing today’s nutrition professionals. This course focuses on the problem of obesity in children from diagnosis through prevention, management, and support. Current nutrition and physical activity programs are also discussed.

Educational Objectives: Assess the pediatric patient for growth and weight status

Calculate appropriate caloric and nutrient prescriptions for the overweight pediatric patient

Describe medical, pharmaceutical and surgical interventions for pediatric obesity

Design a well-balanced diet for the overweight pediatric patient

Recognize potential complications in pediatric obesity

Identify counseling techniques and strategies to utilize with pediatric patients and families

Identify available support resources for treatment of overweight children