Description

The education is designed for primary care providers who see and treat obese children. Other health care professionals with an interest in prevention and management of childhood and adolescent obesity will also gain significant knowledge.  The content will offer actionable information to support improved competence in treating obese children. Providers will have strategies to apply in their practice to increase competence in counseling parents and children in early childhood feeding practices, weight bias, and motivating children to eat better and be more active. Clinicians will be able to discuss the pros and cons of bariatric surgery as a treatment option and predict the patient’s success post-surgery.