Childhood Obesity: How to Prevent and Treat It
On-Demand Class · Feeding & Nutrition
- Language: English
- Sessions: 2
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Child age: 12 M - 18 Y
- Price: $15 USD (included with BabySparks Premium)
- 55 people have enrolled in this class
This 2 part video series discusses pediatric obesity. It encompasses obesity definitions, statistics and risk factors, as well as how to prevent and treat this chronic disease.
Class Description
The prevalence of pediatric obesity in the United States is staggering. Overall, from ages 2 to 19, 20% of our children are obese. Between the ages of 12 to 19, 22% fall into this category. That’s almost a quarter of our children! These numbers are particularly worse in our Hispanic and Black populations. Only 50% of our children’s diets meet the federal dietary quality standard criteria and 9% already have activity limitations due to chronic health conditions resulting from obesity. Even more staggering is that for today’s 2-year-olds, is it predicted that almost 60% of them will be obese by age 35. Find out more about what pediatric obesity truly is, specific statistics and risk factors on pediatric obesity, how to avoid it, and what to do if your child is already suffering from this medical diagnosis in this two part video series.
Sessions Overview
- Childhood Obesity Part One: Definition, Statistics, & Risk Factors: This 2 part video series discusses pediatric obesity. Part 1 covers obesity definitions, statistics, and risk factors of this chronic disease.
- Childhood Obesity Part Two: How to Prevent & Fix It: This 2 part video series discusses pediatric obesity. Part 2 covers how to avoid and fix childhood obesity if your child is already suffering from this chronic disease.
Your Instructor
Sheri Poznanovic, MD, FACS, FAAP is triple board certified as a Physician Nutrition Specialist, Lifestyle Physician, and Otolaryngologist. After greater than 15 years as a practicing pediatric ENT surgeon in Colorado, Dr. Poznanovic shifted her career focus to lifestyle, wellness, and nutrition counseling. She most recently received her Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance. She fully understands the demands of living a busy, full life and the challenges that creates in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and nutritional habits. She is committed to helping tailor nutritional lifestyle plans to fit individual needs.
Degrees and Certifications
Medical Doctor Board certified in Lifestyle Medicine, Otolaryngology, and as a Physician Nutrition Specialist. Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance
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