Main description:

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

Contents:

Introduction
Overview of Treatment for the Overweight Child
In-Office Assessment of Habits
5210 Healthy Habits Questionnaires (Ages 2 to 9)
5210 Healthy Habits Questionnaire (Ages 10 and Up)
Body Mass Index of Girls
Body Mass Index of Boys
Body Mass Index for 99th Percentile Cut Points
Feeding Guide for Children
Sample Meal Options
How to Estimate Portion Sizes
Tips for Busy Clinicians
Obesity Assessment
Medical Screening
Reference Values
Coding and Billing
15-Minute Obesity Prevention/Intervention Protocol
Algorithm for the Assessment and Management of Childhood Obesity in Patients 2 Years and Older
Definition of Hypertension in Children
Pharmacological Treatment of Hypertension
Planned Follow-up Visits Using Next Steps