Resources for Professionals

Resources

Topic-specific webinars directed to the physicians that provide additional education or resources to be utilized within their practice.  Covering topics of comorbidities, physical activity, eating behaviors and nutrition. 

• PCON Case Studies (April 2014)

• Resources to Increase Physical Activity (December 2013)

• Primary Care Pocket Guide to Pediatric Obesity Management Child and Adolescent Healthy Weight and Nutrition Tips (Poster)

• Primary Care Obesity Network (PCON) Eat, Live, Be Well

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. 

Practice Tools

• Motivational Interviewing for Weight-Loss Counseling

• Bariatric Surgery

• Triage Guidelines for Obesity and Weight-related Concerns – Making the Appropriate Referral

To request a hard copy of our physician toolkit, which includes the pocket guide, poster, handouts for families and BMI wheel, please email PhysicianResources@NationwideChildrens.org.