Obtain the latest tools and practice recommendations from leading experts on how to tackle childhood obesity. Completely
revised and updated, the third edition provides clinicians with point-of-care guidance on the assessment, prevention, and
treatment of obesity for children older than 2 years. The convenient flip chart includes full-color illustrations throughout
providing health care professionals practical support and guidance to help improve care and outcomes for youth who are
overweight.
New in the 3rd Edition
·A custom, hand-based portion size estimation tool
·A "sample meal options" checklist
·In-office assessment of habits tool
·An algorithm for the assessment and management of childhood obesity in patients 2 years and older
·Pharmacological treatment of hypertension
·A sample "portion control placemat"
Key Features
·Step-by-step prevention, assessment, and treatment interventions for the overweight and obese child developed by the CDC
·15-minute obesity prevention/intervention protocol
· Hypertension evaluation and management guidelines
· Growth charts spanning birth to age 20 years, including body mass index-for-age percentiles
· Coding information for obesity-related health services ( ICD-10 codes)
· Next Steps child weight reduction and management strategies
