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Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions
These free sessions provide an overview of the bariatric surgery process, the three types of weight loss surgery available for teens and the benefits, risks, advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Concerned about how your child eats?
Request an Appointment
To enter the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition, physicians and patients may request appointments.
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Effective Management of Childhood Obesity Treatment
- Dr. Ihuoma Eneli discusses recommendations for managing an overweight child within the primary care office.
- Watch grand rounds video »
Ounce of Prevention
This program provides well-child visit parent handouts, physician tools including a teaching video and much more.
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Nutrition & Fitness Resources
Managing Obesity
The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition has developed several tools intended to provide primary care physicians with practical guidance on the approach to the obese child.
Our Primary Care Pocket Guide is based upon the most recent literature contained in the "Expert Committee Recommendations on the Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity." In addition to the guide, we have created a poster for your office and informational handouts for you to share with your families.
Physician Resources
Video: Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition - Informational Overview for Physicians
Primary Care Pocket Guide to Pediatric Obesity Management
Child and Adolescent Healthy Weight and Nutrition Tips (Poster)
Effective Management of Childhood Obesity Treatment (Grand Rounds Video Presentation – 8/26/2010)
Bariatric Surgery Practice Tool
To request a hard copy of our physician toolkit, which includes the pocket guide, poster, handouts for families and BMI wheel, please e-mail PhysicianResources@NationwideChildrens.org.
Parent Resources
Currently, the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition only accepts patients with a BMI of 95% and above. If your child does not meet that requirement, we cannot schedule an appointment. However, we understand you have a child that needs help. Please find resources below that will assist in managing your child’s needs.
- Follow up with your child’s primary care physician. If you do not have a primary care physician, you may search for a physician or call our referral service at (614) 722-KIDS, (800) 875-KIDS.
- Contact the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Clinical Nutrition Department
- Learn about managing obesity with our helpful handouts below.
- Learn about additional resources for healthy weight and nutrition.
Helpful handouts for parents and families
- Be Physically Active Daily: English | Español
- Eat a Healthy Breakfast Every Day: English | Español
- Eat More Family Meals: English | Español
- Fruits and Vegetables for Better Health: English | Español
- Limit Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: English | Español
- Limit Total Screen Time to 2 Hours a Day: English | Español
- Proper Portions: English | Español
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000
700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000