Pediatric Obesity: A Multi-Disciplinary Overview of the Evaluation and Management

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This session will explore the evaluation and management of pediatric obesity from the perspectives of a family and integrative medicine physician, pediatrician, and physiologist. By using the recently

released clinical practice guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as a framework and by reviewing advances in the understanding of the underlying basic science of pediatric obesity,
healthcare providers will be equipped with knowledge and skills to provide holistic, patient-centered care for children and adolescents with obesity.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Summarize the current clinical practice guidelines for the evaluation and management of pediatric obesity.
2. Relate the underlying pathophysiology of pediatric obesity to its evaluation and management
3. Discuss evidence-based, holistic patient-centered management of pediatric obesity, with an emphasis on specific lifestyle approaches.

Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates is program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.