The purpose of this course is to provide mental health professionals with the skills and motivation necessary to contribute to resolving the obesity epidemic. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Outline the epidemiology and consequences of childhood overweight and obesity.
2. Distinguish various obesity trajectories and their differential diagnostic and treatment issues.
3. Evaluate salient factors when assessing the overweight or obese child, including components of the interview process.
4. Discuss the role of goal setting in the treatment of children with obesity.
5. Recommend interventions based on the category of childhood overweight/obesity.
6. Describe importance of collaborating with the multidisciplinary team when caring for the overweight or obese child.
This 4-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
