Summary:
The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is a major public health concern in the U.S. Approximately one-third of American children are overweight or obese. Obese children are more likely to become obese adults, with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease, and many other diseases. Diet and lack of physical activity are two main causes of childhood obesity, but dietitians, nurses, and health educators need to identify other contributing behaviors, such as lack of sleep, skipping meals, and excessive use of screen devices, especially at bedtime. Healthcare providers play an important role in the treatment of pediatric overweight and obesity by providing education, monitoring/following up, and referral to other providers. An individualized plan that includes the whole family is most effective when working with overweight and obese children.
Objectives:
The goal of this continuing education program is to update practitioners’ knowledge of basic nutrition and fitness for children and teenagers. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Summarize the problem of overweight and obese children and teens in the U.S.
- Explain the possible negative health consequences of obesity in children.
- Offer practical solutions to parents of overweight and obese school-age children.
Accreditation Information
This course is intended for multiple professions, including nurses and dietitians.
Dietitians: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.
Relias LLC, is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program or materials. This course is a level 2 course with suggested CDR learning codes of 3020, 4030, 4040, 4090, 4150, 4160, 5370 and performance indicators of 4.2.7, 4.2.8, 8.1.3, 8.1.4, 8.2.2, 8.2.4, 8.3.7, 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.2.4.
OnCourse Learning is also accredited by the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (provider # FBN 50-1489).
This program has been approved for fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM). Granting prior approval does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.
Course Originally Released on:
1/30/2019
Date of Most Recent Review:
1/30/2019
Course Termination/Update Date:
1/30/2022
Unless stated above, the planners and authors of this course have declared no relevant conflicts of interest that relate to this educational activity. OnCourse Learning guarantees this educational activity is free from bias.
Please see CE Course Instructions to learn how to earn CE credit for this module.
For Florida professionals:
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