Pediatrics
After viewing the video, the participant should be able to:
- 1. identify medical issues related to childhood obesity.
- 2. associate recommended daily allowance with the energy needs of children.
- 3. describe how children are influenced by parents, the media, and their peers when making food choices.
- 4. discuss the role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.
- 5. identify ways to encourage children and their families to make healthy lifestyle choices to prevent and treat obesity.
- 6. discuss resources available to practitioners to help parents and children learn about healthy diet and exercise ahoices.
