Full Description
This convenient point-of-care resource provides practitioners with an evidence-based quick reference guide for evaluating and treating overweight and obesity in the clinical setting. The content is grounded in the latest clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and includes guidance on evidence and recommendations, evaluation (for primary well-child visits), treatment (for obesity follow-up and sick visits), and office resources, supports, and operations.
The chart can be kept on hand throughout the clinical day to support the assessment and treatment of overweight and obesity in children of all ages.
Contents
Evidence and Recommendations
Tab 1. AAP Key Action Statements
Tab 2. AAP Consensus Recommendations
Tab 3. Algorithm for Pediatric Overweight and Obesity
Evaluation (for Primary Well-Child Visits)
Tab 4. Evaluation
Tab 5. Clinical Flow
Tab 6. Risk
Tab 7. Physical Examination Findings
Tab 8. Commonly Prescribed Medications and Weight Gain
Tab 9. Conditions That Occur With Obesity
Tab 10. Stigma and Communication
Treatment (for Obesity Follow-up and Sick Visits)
Tab 11. Treatment
Tab 12. Treatment in the Primary Care Office
Tab 13. Intensive Health Behavioral and Lifestyle Treatment
Tab 14. My Goal Sheets
Office Resources, Supports, and Operations
Tab 15. Operationalizing Care
Tab 16. Welcoming Office
Tab 17. Capacity Considerations
Tab 18. Coding for Overweight and Obesity
Tab 19. 5210 Healthy Habits Questionnaire (Ages 2--9)
Tab 20. 5210 Healthy Habits Questionnaire (Ages 10+)
