Professional Education

The professional education resources are intended for pediatricians and other pediatric health care providers who care for children and adolescents with overweight and obesity. For information and resources on supporting the implementation of the CPG recommendations, click here.

CME Self-Paced Courses

Learners will be able to build their knowledge about the latest evidence and specific recommendations for obesity evaluation and treatment. 

Motivational Interview Training

These resources are designed to help learners build their foundational skills in motivational interviewing.

CME Live and Enduring Events

Clinical Resources

Next Steps: A Practitioner's Guide

Brief Explainer Videos

Obesity Treatment Can Be Effective

Explains that evidence based treatment is safe and effective.

Comprehensive Obesity Treatment

Highlights evidence based care is effective and should be a part of primary care.

Pediatrician's Role in Obesity Treatment

Discusses the key role that primary care providers play in treating obesity.

Factors Associated With Improved Treatment Outcomes

Reviews the factors that contribute to effective obesity treatment.

Dissemination Resources


Several of these resources were developed in partnership with the Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services QT18-1802 through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation’s Health grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This content is based upon the AAP Clinical Practice Guideline on Evaluation Treatment of Pediatric Obesity and does not necessarily represent the official views or endorsement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Last Updated

10/17/2024

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics