Pediatric Obesity Clinical Decision Support Chart

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