Updates in Pediatric Obesity: Living in an Obesogenic Environment

At the completion of this course, the viewer should be able to:

• identify modern approaches to counseling families with children impacted by obesity
• compare medicinal and surgical options that may benefit children impacted by obesity as supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics 2022 Guidelines
• discern environmental and urban planning impacts on increasing rates of obesity
• develop advocacy steps to advance health-promoting changes to their hometowns/cities

Accreditation Statement:

KAOM is an accredited sponsor by the American Osteopathic Association for osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. KAOM designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the physician’s participation. 

KAOM Grievance Policy:

KAOM strives to provide medical education programs that fulfill the needs of the attendees. Comments, questions, or complaints should be submitted in writing to Kemper Tell, Executive Director at P.O. Box 4368 Topeka, KS 66604 or kemper@kansasdo.org. 

Faculty Disclosure Declaration:

Amy Seery, MD, has no conflicts to disclose.