PREP Audio - Obesity
January 2011, Volume 6, No. 1

Obesity

Obesity

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Learning Objectives

  • Outline the descriptive etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of childhood obesity.
  • Detail the CDC and AMA recommendations related to obesity, as well as the recommendations for the evaluation of children over the 95th percentile for weight.
  • Recognize the risk factors of weight gain during pregnancy as they affect the fetus and newborn.
  • Discern the relationship between lack of sleep and obesity.
  • Recommend a multifaceted approach to prevention of obesity in the pediatric patient.
Obesity

Matthew W. Gillman, MD, SM, FAAP

Dr. Gillman disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Obesity

Michael S. Kramer, MD,

Dr. Kramer disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Obesity

Sandra G. Hassink, MD, MSPCC, FAAP

Current Source of Funding From Advisory Boards American Academy of Pediatrics Board of Directors, US Prevention.This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.