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Treating Childhood Obesity
The Big Epidemic |
Obesity is perhaps the most important pediatric health problem in the United States - 15 to 30 percent of children and adolescents are considered overweight, with Body Mass Indexes (BMIs) above the 85th percentile.
Obesity often negatively impacts a child's physical and mental health. Overweight and obese children are at increased risk for high cholesterol, hypertension, Type II diabetes, sleep apnea and orthopedic disorders. Impaired glucose tolerance and asthma also are associated with childhood obesity.
The physical effects often are accompanied by a loss of self-esteem. Children who are overweight or obese are bullied more often than peers of average weight. Overall, this generation of children could be the first to have shorter, less healthy lives than their parents.
Enhance patient care and improve knowledge in managing childhood obesity
Join local, state and national experts who will provide a comprehensive overview of strategies to use for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of childhood obesity.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
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| 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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All Children's Hospital
Education & Conference Center
701 4th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(Get Driving Directions)
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Registration deadline is May 7. Payment must accompany registration.
7 CE for NUR, PT, PTA, OT, OTA, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC.
No refunds one week before class date.
No shows are non-refundable.
No substitutions. |
Upon completion, attendees will be able to identify:
- Data sources for state and local obesity statistics and the obesity risks in Florida.
- Three factors that influence the occurrence of childhood obesity.
- The economic implications of the obesity epidemic.
- The importance of body weight regulation for maintaining a healthy child.
- The impact genetics has on childhood obesity.
- Risk factors associated with childhood obesity.
- Weight loss strategies, diet and exercise, behavior therapy, pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery for weight reduction in children.
- The role of community, schools, family and the health care provider in solving the challenge of child obesity.
- Three comorbidities of childhood obesity.
- The pros and cons for utilizing medications to supplement diet and exercise in childhood obesity.
- Key strategies used to diagnose, treat and prevent childhood diabetes.
- Common signs and symptoms of post-bariatric surgery complications.
- A treatment plan for childhood diabetes.
- A non-diet treatment.
- Two prevention methods for childhood obesity.
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OR call (727) 341-4772
Registration Deadline is May 7th
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Agenda
| 8:00 am |
Welcome
Kellie Gilmore, Fit4Allkids Coordinator, All Children's Hospital
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12:00 pm |
Lunch
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| 8:15 am |
Keynote speaker
Michael S. Hutton, Ph.D., The Blue Foundation, Embrace A Healthy Florida
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12:45 pm |
The Gut, the Fat and the Brain-GI Tract and Controlling Body Weight
Anne Lenz, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, All Children's Hospital
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| 9:15 am |
Prevention of Obesity
Frank Diamond, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Medical Director, University of South Florida Diabetes Center, Professor of Pediatrics, University of South Florida College of Medicine
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1:45 pm |
Break
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10:15 a.m.
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Break |
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2:00 pm |
Treatment and Non-Diet Approach
Sarah B. Krieger, MPH, RD, LD/N, All Children's Hospital, Fit4Allkids Lead Instructor, National Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association
Kelly McCullough, MSN, ARNP, Fit4Allkids Nutrition Instructor
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| 10:30 am |
Treatment of Pediatric Obesity
Denise Edwards, MD, FAAP, USF College of Medicine
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3:00 pm |
Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents - Last Resort
Scott F. Gallagher, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor of Surgery, USF College of Medicine
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| 11:30 am |
Engaging and Motivating Families
Pamela Paul, NCC, LMHC, CFT, Psychotherapist & Fit4Allkids Family Coach, Kardia Solutions
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4:00 pm |
Evaluations, CE Broker, Close
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Questions?
Call St. Petersburg College at (727)341-4772
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