Obesity Education Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals

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

Obesity is a chronic disease with significant adverse health consequences. Evidence suggests that appropriate nutrition beginning at birth can play a critical role in reducing the risk for obesity in early childhood. Primary care pediatricians are believed to have a critical role in helping to address these issues, but may not be aware of how best to counsel patients.
 
This free module series is designed to support pediatricians in improving care relevant to responsive relationships, supportive environments, early nutrition and obesity prevention for children within the first 2 years of life. CME and MOC part II available upon completion of modules.
 
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Designed to help health professionals utilize MI techniques to navigate challenging family and patient conversations regarding childhood obesity. Change Talk is a virtual practice environment in which health care providers assume the role of a pediatrician and engage in a simulated conversation and the user learns to apply MI techniques to help the virtual humans identify motivation for change, supporting them to implement modifications to their diet, screen time habits, exercise routines, and more! Available as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.

Learn more about the American Academy of Pediatrics Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight and Kognito partnership to change the conversation about childhood obesity explained in this case study.

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Webinar 1: Mitigating Eating Disorder Risk in Children Undergoing Obesity Treatment 

Enduring Material content is available July 28, 2025 – July 27, 2026

Purpose of Course
This webinar focuses on the critical need to assess and address the risk of eating disorders and disordered eating in pediatric patients being treated for obesity. It highlights key principles for reducing this risk, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring within evidence-based treatments. Practical case examples will illustrate how to apply these principles effectively, with guidance on identifying and responding to potential warning signs in practice.

Prior to the start of the activity, please review the verification document and the recording CME credits handout to ensure successful participation in this activity, and to learn how to successfully claim your credits. 

Accreditation and Designation Statements 
The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

• AAP designates this Other (Internet Live & Internet Enduring) activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
• This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 1.0 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 
• PAs may claim a maximum of 1.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. 
• This program is accredited for 1.0 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0 hrs contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 hours related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. 

MOC Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. 

If you do not successfully complete all components of the activity and evaluation assessment ABP MOC Part 2 Points will not be awarded.

Please note: your completion data will be shared with the ABP through the ACCME PARS system within 30 days of successful completion. This will include the name of the activity and provider; participant name; participant’s ABP ID number; participant’s DOB; date of completion of the activity; the PARS activity identifier; ABP MOC Part 2 credit statement and number of MOC points awarded. If any questions or concerns, please contact the activity manager. 

Complete the CME/MOC quiz to earn credits after watching the webinar. 

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Webinar 2: Supporting Healthy Behaviors for Youth with Obesity Opting to Take Pharmacotherapy 

Enduring Material content is available 8/15/2025-8/14/2026

Purpose of Course
This webinar focuses on key health behaviors for effective GLP1 treatment, warning signs when prescribing GLP1s, and factors to consider for adjunct pharmacotherapy in adolescents with obesity.

Prior to the start of the activity, please review the verification document and the recording CME credits handout to ensure successful participation in this activity, and to learn how to successfully claim your credits. 

Accreditation and Designation Statements 
The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

• AAP designates this Other (Internet Live & Internet Enduring) Activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 1.0 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• PAs may claim a maximum of 1.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
•  This program is accredited for 1.0 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0 hrs contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 hours related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines.
  
  

MOC Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

If you do not successfully complete all components of the activity and evaluation assessment ABP MOC Part 2 Points will not be awarded.

Please note: your completion data will be shared with the ABP through the ACCME PARS system within 30 days of successful completion. This will include the name of the activity and provider; participant name; participant’s ABP ID number; participant’s DOB; date of completion of the activity; the PARS activity identifier; ABP MOC Part 2 credit statement and number of MOC points awarded. If any questions or concerns, please contact the activity manager.

Complete the CME/MOC quiz to earn credits after watching the webinar. 

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Webinar 3: Parent Perspectives on Successful Partnerships with Providers, Webinar

Enduring Material content is available 9/15/2025-9/14/2026

Purpose of Course
The webinar focuses on strategies pediatricians can implement to support parents of children with eating disorders, highlighting the importance of effective communication techniques. It also explores parent perspectives on building successful partnerships with healthcare providers.

Prior to the start of the activity, please review the verification document and the recording CME credits handout to ensure successful participation in this activity, and to learn how to successfully claim your credits.

Accreditation and Designation Statements
The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

• AAP designates this Other (Internet Live & Internet Enduring) Activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 1.0 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• PAs may claim a maximum of 1.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
• This program is accredited for 1.0 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0 hrs contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 hours related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines.

MOC Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

If you do not successfully complete all components of the activity and evaluation assessment ABP MOC Part 2 Points will not be awarded.

Please note: your completion data will be shared with the ABP through the ACCME PARS system within 30 days of successful completion. This will include the name of the activity and provider; participant name; participant’s ABP ID number; participant’s DOB; date of completion of the activity; the PARS activity identifier; ABP MOC Part 2 credit statement and number of MOC points awarded. If any questions or concerns, please contact the activity manager.

 Complete the CME/MOC quiz to earn credits after watching the webinar.

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Webinar 1: Approaches to Nutrition Conversations During Busy Primary Care Visits

Enduring Material content is available June 23, 2025 – June 22, 2026

Purpose of Course
This webinar will explore best practices/promising strategies for using age-appropriate, family centered language to help pediatric providers navigate nutrition conversations. Clear, inclusive, and supportive communication is a key component of successful nutrition education to support behavior change with patients and families.

Prior to the start of the activity, please review the verification document and the recording CME credits handout to ensure successful participation in this activity, and to learn how to successfully claim your credits. 

Accreditation and Designation Statements 
The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

• AAP designates this Other (Internet Live & Internet Enduring) activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
• This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 1.0 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 
• PAs may claim a maximum of 1.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. 
• This program is accredited for 1.0 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0 hrs contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 hours related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. 

MOC Statement

• Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. 
• If you do not successfully complete all components of the activity and evaluation assessment ABP MOC Part 2 Points will not be awarded.
• Please note: your completion data will be shared with the ABP through the ACCME PARS system within 30 days of successful completion. This will include the name of the activity and provider; participant name; participant’s ABP ID number; participant’s DOB; date of completion of the activity; the PARS activity identifier; ABP MOC Part 2 credit statement and number of MOC points awarded. If any questions or concerns please contact the activity manager. 

Complete the CME/MOC quiz here to earn credits after watching the webinar. 

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Webinar 2: Helping Families Navigate Nutrition Noise with Trusted Guidance

Enduring Material content is available June 24, 2025 - June 23 2026

Purpose of Course 
Addressing nutrition misinformation is essential to empowering patients and families with accurate knowledge, promoting healthier choices and reducing risks of potential harm caused by misleading dietary advice. This webinar will focus on how to identify and combat nutrition misinformation as a pediatric provider.

Prior to the start of the activity, please review the verification document and the recording CME credits handout to ensure successful participation in this activity, and to learn how to successfully claim your credits. 

Accreditation and Designation Statements 
The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

• AAP designates this Other (Internet Live & Internet Enduring) activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
• This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 1.0 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 
• PAs may claim a maximum of 1.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. 
• This program is accredited for 1.0 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0 hrs contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 hours related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. 

MOC Statement

• Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. 
• If you do not successfully complete all components of the activity and evaluation assessment ABP MOC Part 2 Points will not be awarded. 
• Please note: your completion data will be shared with the ABP through the ACCME PARS system within 30 days of successful completion. This will include the name of the activity and provider; participant name; participant’s ABP ID number; participant’s DOB; date of completion of the activity; the PARS activity identifier; ABP MOC Part 2 credit statement and number of MOC points awarded. If any questions or concerns please contact the activity manager.

Complete the CME/MOC quiz here to earn credits after watching the webinar. 

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Webinar 1: Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents

This webinar will help explain the current prevalence and incidence of eating disorders, identifying populations that are underdiagnosed and will introduce developmental and medical risks associated with eating disorders.

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Webinar 2: Understanding the Medical Evaluation of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents

This webinar will help explain risk factors associated with eating disorders, identifying hidden and acute emergencies, and describe best practices for medical evaluation of children and adolescents with suspected eating disorder behaviors.

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Webinar 3: Screening & Ongoing Surveillance for Eating Disorders in Children & Adolescents

This webinar will describe eating disorder screening approaches and workflow considerations to integrate screening and monitoring in primary care and introduce equity considerations. This webinar will also discuss communication strategies regarding engaging family and patients and explain the principles of evidence-based eating disorder treatment.

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The Importance of Addressing Weight-based Bullying with Your Pediatric Patients Webinar: The webinar features a discussion about weight-based bullying including practice testimonials and an introduction of resources available to support healthcare professionals. A moderated panel discussion and question and answer session were also included.

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Join authors from the Expert Exchange Workgroup to discuss their recently published articles. Learn from authors about key concepts in their articles, what the findings might mean for your practice, as well as future implications for the field.

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The Institute has partnered with Bright Futures to support education about and implementation of the related Bright Futures healthy weight recommendations in a series of three webinars.

Webinar 1, an introduction to Bright Futures Healthy Weight. Using Bright Futures to Achieve Excellence in Well-Child Care

Webinar 2, a deeper dive into Early Obesity Prevention. Building a Foundation for Healthy Active Living: A Focus on Childhood Obesity Prevention During the First Five Years

Today, one in six children living in the US lives in a food-insecure household. Even short stretches with food insecurity can dismantle/disrupt the foundation of a child’s health and well-being. While all households are vulnerable for food insecurity, there are certain types of households and children that face higher risks of food insecurity. As a part of the Institute’s National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month activities, Dr Sandy Hassink, MD, FAAP, presents “Why are children hungry? What can pediatricians do?”

Webinar Objectives:

Explore latest research on food insecurity
Discuss the relationship between food insecurity, obesity and poverty
Review AAP policy and screening tools and associated “Addressing Food Insecurity: A Toolkit for Pediatricians”

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The Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Webinar Series - “Engagement and Retention in Weight Management: Latest Research and Practical Tools” webinar. The webinar was conducted by Sarah Hampl, MD, Erinn T. Rhodes, MD, MPH and Joseph A. Skelton, MD, MS, who highlighted the latest research in patient retention and engagement in pediatric weight management and showcased the patient retention toolkit that was developed by a multi-disciplinary team of experts in obesity management.

Access the "Patient Retention Toolkit".

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The Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Webinar Series - “Empowering Families to Make Healthier Food Choices Through WIC” webinar. The webinar conducted by Darlena Birch, MBA, RDN and Elisabet Eppes, MPH provides understanding of WIC and how it is related to obesity prevention. It also goes over eligibility criteria, current data trends, as well as explains ways in which pediatricians can partner with WIC to facilitate enrollment and improve care for patients.

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The Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Webinar Series - “Early Child Nutrition: From Birth to Two Years” Webinar with Dr Heather Hamner, the author of the article titled “Dietary quality among children from 6 months to 4 years, NHANES 2011–2016” that was published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Dr Hamner will highlight key findings from the article and her other research work. Additional discussion will focus on implications for pediatric care as well as policy implications. Faculty: Heather Hamner, PhD, MS, MPH (CDC), Carol Dreibelbis, MPH (1000 Days), Jennifer Groos, MD, FAAP (AAP).

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The Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Webinar Series - “Telehealth for Obesity Care” Webinar with Dr Sandra Hassink, the Medical Director of the Institute: In this webinar, Dr. Hassink describes options and various ways to deliver ongoing obesity care via telehealth. She explores practical strategies to manage and support patients’ treatment goals in stressful circumstances. Recognizing that not all practices and regions may be experiencing the same impact of COVID-19 and some sites may or may not be deploying telehealth at this time the content in this webinar is designed to offer ideas if and/or when telehealth is leveraged due to COVID-19.

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This webinar will help explain the physiological underpinning and impact of obesity as a chronic disease. It will also highlight how increased adipose tissue influences key mechanisms within the body and brain as well as explore what these physiological processes mean for treatment, equity, and bias/stigma.

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The CPG Speaker’s Kit is designed to support AAP members in presenting key content from the CPG on the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity. If you would like to access the Speaker’s Kit and/or request a presentation from a subject matter expert, please complete the form below. If you are interested in learning more about the CPG, please visit the website here.

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The Nourish & Flourish Speaker’s Kit is designed for pediatricians and other healthcare professionals who want to present at Grand Rounds, AAP Chapter meetings, Clinic Brown Bag Sessions, local educational conferences, etc. It includes PowerPoint slides with scripts, CME/MOC learning objectives, session evaluation templates, blended learning opportunities, a supplemental resource grid and more to support you in conducting an engaging session on nutrition counseling in the pediatric population. If you would like to access the Speaker’s Kit, please complete the form below.

If you're an allied health professional interested in collaborating with a pediatrician to present the Nourish & Flourish Speaker’s Kit, please also complete this form. After accessing the content, we would encourage you to connect with a local AAP chapter in your state (contact information can be found here). Should you have any questions about contacting your local chapter, please feel free to contact us.​

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