Section outline

  • Childhood Overweight Infographic - 1,000 Days

    Objective & Outcomes

    Take an appropriate dietary and medical history including family history of overweight or obesity, and social history regarding physical activity, sedentary activity, and other lifestyle issues. Perform an appropriate physical examination for an overweight or obese child or adolescent; evaluate the patient for other signs and symptoms of chronic diseases associated with obesity (e.g., hypertension, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, orthopedic problems, etc.).Identify factors responsible for increasing weight in order to recommend suitable dietary or lifestyle changes. Recognize the importance of the patient and patient’s family involvement in making changes as well as the social, emotional, and psychological factors that may support the development of obesity and may influence the response to intervention.


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      Video Tutorial


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      Childhood obesity URL
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      Study material


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      Case study 2: overweight child with insulin resistance File
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      Complete manual on analysis of case history of overweight child with insulin resistance and formation of individualized diet plan

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      Discussion Forum


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      Q & A Forum
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      Case-Study Assignment Submission


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      Pediatric weight management Lesson
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      Jamey Whitmer is taken to see her pediatrician by her parents, who have noticed she appears to stop breathing while sleeping. She is diagnosed with sleep apnea related to her weight and referred to the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.



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      Submit your class task(Case study ,q-2) Assignment
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      How can AN and his family’s readiness to change be assessed and how should this treatment process be explained?