Pediatric Obesity: Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention in Community Settings
Pediatric obesity remains an ongoing serious international health concern affecting ~17% of US children and adolescents, threatening their adult health and longevity. Pediatric obesity has its basis in genetic susceptibilities influenced by a permissive environment starting in utero and extending through childhood and adolescence. In this presentation an update on Pediatric Overweight and Obesity will be reviewed. Expert Physician and Registered Dietitian team will offer latest evidence-based findings on what to do today to prevent and treat overweight and obesity and promote wellness. Finally, current science and clinical implications for practices regarding food, diet, beverages, sugar, sleep, mental health, screen time, activity, food insecurity, outdoor activity, and motivational interviewing will be presented.
Program begins at1:30 pm and adjourns at 3:00pm Total Education Time: 1.5 Hour
Time | Content | Presenter |
1:30pm to 2:00pm | Increase skill level in identifying childhood obesity co-morbidities | Hillary Standiford MS, RD, NBC- HWC Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD, MBA |
2:00pm to 2:30pm | Improve anticipatory guidance to families on nutrition and physical activity | Hillary Standiford MS, RD, NBC- HWC Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD, MBA |
2:30pm to 3:00pm | Be aware of community-based resources
| Hillary Standiford MS, RD, NBC- HWC Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD, MBA |
Target Audience
RNs / SW / Health Coaches / Dieticians
Learning Objectives
- Verbalize improvement of assessment and identification of childhood obesity co-morbidities
- Discuss improved ability of providing anticipatory guidance to families on nutrition and physical activity
- Verbalize awareness of available community-based resources
Program begins at1:30 pm and adjourns at 3:00pm Total Education Time: 1.5 Hour
Time | Content | Presenter |
1:30pm to 2:00pm | Increase skill level in identifying childhood obesity co-morbidities | Hillary Standiford MS, RD, NBC- HWC Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD, MBA |
2:00pm to 2:30pm | Improve anticipatory guidance to families on nutrition and physical activity | Hillary Standiford MS, RD, NBC- HWC Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD, MBA |
2:30pm to 3:00pm | Be aware of community-based resources
| Hillary Standiford MS, RD, NBC- HWC Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD, MBA |
Hillary Standiford MS, RD, NBC- HWC UPMC Health Plan
Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD, MBA UPMC Health Plan
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
CCM CE will be provided: 1.5 CE and sent from UPMC Health Plan nurse planner
SW CE will be provided: 1.5 CE and sent from the Pitt School of Social Work
Available Credit
- 1.50 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.50 Attendance