Childhood Obesity

Course overview

This online course consists of: Identify the prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States. Identify the most common trends of childhood obesity in the United States. Define and differentiate between the terms overweight and obesity. Define and interpret the meaning of body mass index (BMI). Identify the difference of the various growth charts constructed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Identify and differentiate between the most common long term complications of childhood obesity. Identify and recognize the significant impact of obesity and cardiovascular disease. Identify and recognize the significant impact of obesity and diabetes. Discuss childhood obesity and depression. Discuss the correlation of childhood obesity and reproduction issues among females. Identify the costs of obesity. Identify and differentiate between the contributing factors of obesity. Discuss the impact of the American schools influencing the epidemic of childhood obesity. Discuss the history required to properly screen for obesity among children. Identify and differentiate between the various diagnostic tests for childhood obesity. Identify and discuss the various treatment modalities of childhood obesity. Discuss the ways nurses can educate families to prevent childhood obesity.