Clinical Management

There are many challenges to be faced in the clinical management of childhood overweight. Here is a sampling of available resources.

Screening and Interventions for Overweight in Children and Adolescents
Recommendations by the US Preventive Services Task Force

Policy Statement on Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity
Recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Coding Workshop Information
In November and December of 2004, the Clinical Practice Working Group presented a Coding Workshop teleconference featuring Donelle Holle, RN. The following documents summarize the information shared at this event:

• Coding Reimbursement Outline
• Level of Service Guide
• Pediatric Coding and More
• Coding Resources (courtesy of the American Academy of Pediatrics)

Health for a Lifetime: A Reference Manual for Primary Care
This manual provides healthcare professionals with assesment tools, brochures to provide to caregivers, links to Chicago area resources, and more.

Center for Obesity Management and Prevention (COMP)
COMP at the Children’s Memorial Research Center fosters integration across clinical, research, and advocacy initiatives to protect children from the current childhood obesity epidemic.