Managing Obesity in Young Children
Managing Obesity in Young Children is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 03/01/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 3/1/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2022a), obesity affects nearly 15 million children and adolescents in the U.S. Left untreated, children and adolescents with obesity are likely to become adults with obesity, increasing the risk of developing chronic diseases.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate nurses, dietitians, and fitness professionals in the acute setting on pediatric obesity and best practices for management.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify the definition, causes, and risks for childhood obesity.
• Recall evidence-based intervention strategies for addressing pediatric obesity.