Obtain the latest tools and practice recommendations from leading experts on how to tackle childhood obesity. Completely revised and updated, the third edition provides clinicians with point-of-care guidance on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of obesity in children older than 2 years. This convenient flip chart includes full-color illustrations throughout, providing health care professionals with practical support and guidance to help improve care and outcomes for all children.
New in the 3rd Edition- A custom, hand-based portion size estimation tool
- A "sample meal options" checklist
- In-office assessment of habits tool
- An algorithm for the assessment and management of childhood obesity in patients 2 years and older
- Pharmacological treatment of hypertension
- A sample "portion control placemat"
Key Features- Step-by-step prevention, assessment, and treatment interventions developed by the AAP
- Fifteen-minute obesity prevention and intervention protocol
- Hypertension evaluation and management guidelines
- Growth charts spanning birth to age 20 years, including body mass index-for-age percentiles
- Coding information for obesity-related health services (ICD-10-CM)
- Weight reduction and management strategies
- And more!
Obtain the latest tools and practice recommendations from leading experts on how to tackle childhood obesity. Completely revised and updated, the third edition provides clinicians with point-of-care guidance on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of obesity in children older than 2 years. This convenient flip chart includes full-color illustrations throughout, providing health care professionals with practical support and guidance to help improve care and outcomes for all children.
Introduction
Overview of Treatment for the Overweight Child
In-Office Assessment of Habits
5210 Healthy Habits Questionnaires (Ages 2 to 9)
5210 Healthy Habits Questionnaire (Ages 10 and Up)
Body Mass Index of Girls
Body Mass Index of Boys
Body Mass Index for 99th Percentile Cut Points
Feeding Guide for Children
Sample Meal Options
How to Estimate Portion Sizes
Tips for Busy Clinicians
Obesity Assessment
Medical Screening
Reference Values
Coding and Billing
15-Minute Obesity Prevention/Intervention Protocol
Algorithm for the Assessment and Management of Childhood Obesity in Patients
2 Years and Older
Definition of Hypertension in Children
Pharmacological Treatment of Hypertension
Planned Follow-up Visits Using Next Steps
The AAP Section on Obesity (SOOb) is comprised of a diverse group of 600 general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, pediatric surgeons, and allied health professionals who have an interest in the field of pediatric obesity prevention, assessment. and treatment. The SOOb is governed by an Executive Committee of six obesity experts, and its mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families by reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity and promoting healthy active living. The SOOb supports its members and the Academy by writing policy, generating CME programming, developing networking opportunities, and supporting timely communication.
Christopher F. Bolling, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician and partner at Pediatric Associates in Crestview Hills, KY. He is a volunteer associate professor of pediatrics in the Division of General and Community Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
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