Free Tools for Medical Professionals
Help your patients achieve better outcomes.
Clinical Resources
Weight Loss For Kids tools to help you help children. Free to print and use. Also check out our recent Pediatric Grand Rounds 4/2023
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Print this PDF to use in clinic. In 90 seconds you can have high quality goals set and a follow up plan.
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Use this Goal Setting Worksheet with patients to set nutrition and exercise goals.
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Key References
The stuff that I look up over and over, or have printed at my desk…
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2023 Clinical Care Practices for Child Obesity Treatment. Part I: Interventions
2023 Appraisal of Clinical Care Practices for Child Obesity Treatment. Part II: Comorbidities
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For anyone interested in learning medication management for pediatric obesity, I highly recommend University of Minnesota medication management course the University of Minnesota medication management course
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This Children’s Hospital Consensus Statement is one of the most practical assessment tools for obesity related co-morbidities in children.
The AAP Policy statement on the Diagnosis and Management of PCOS
For Patients that Need More Help, Consider Our Programs
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Trusted Pediatrician
I am one of you. I am a practicing pediatrician in clinical practice. I am:
Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
An active member of the AAP
A diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM).
AAP obesity expert COACH Network.
A fan of Paul Offit, MD and PMG.
You can trust me with your patients. I will treat them with dignity and respect and protect them from fad diets. I will actively work to promote self-esteem. I will provide them with all the resources they need to adopt a healthy lifestyle that will last.
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Affordable
We’re here to advance the field of children’s weight management, and the industry itself. We’re making access to credible health and weight loss programs both affordable and accessible. Our online programs rival the support that is typically offered in a multidisciplinary clinical setting. Our ultimate goal is to give everyone access to a private and customized weight loss experience.
We do not contract with insurance. We charge a program fee to make sure that people are invested in our program and will continue working hard even when challenges come up.
Scholarships and pay-what-you-can models are available.
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Behavior Change
Our program has excellent outcomes for families that are ready to make behavior change. Some good examples of families that have excellent outcomes in this program are:
Families that are too busy to cook
Families who struggle to feed a picky eater
Families that want to eat better, but don’t know how start.
However, families with underlying medical concerns, confusion/disbelief over why a child has excess weight would do better with a comprehensive medical evaluation. I can do these medical evaluations through my day job at Discover Health (San Francisco)
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health
CDC Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers insights and intervention strategies to combat adverse childhood experiences. Visit CDC ACEs
Childhood Obesity and Nutrition
AAP Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight: This institute provides resources on responsive feeding and strategies to prevent and treat obesity in children, aimed at both clinicians and families. Visit AAP Institute
Childhood Obesity Cost-Effectiveness Study (CHOICES): This project evaluates the cost-effectiveness of obesity prevention strategies that can help children achieve a healthier weight. Visit CHOICES
Family Nutrition Physical Activity Screening Questionnaire: This validated tool assesses behaviors that might increase the risk of obesity in children. Visit the Questionnaire
Let’s Go! 5210 Questionnaire: Part of an obesity prevention initiative, this resource offers guidance and a screening questionnaire based on the 5210 healthy habits. Visit Let's Go! 5210
Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition
Choose My Plate: Offers public dietary recommendations based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including personalized MyPlate plans. Visit Choose My Plate
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Provides comprehensive dietary advice for individuals across all age groups. Visit Dietary Guidelines
Cooking Matters: A national initiative to empower caregivers and parents with skills for budget-friendly and healthy cooking. Visit Cooking Matters
ChopChop Family: Offers cooking learning resources, recipes, and more to help children engage in cooking. Visit ChopChop Family
Physical Activity
Exercise is Medicine: Encourages physicians to incorporate physical activity prescriptions into their practice with provided tools and recommendations. Visit Exercise is Medicine
Physical Activity Guidelines: Provides physical activity guidelines suitable for different age groups. Visit Physical Activity Guidelines
Social Determinants of Health
AHRQ SDOH and Practice Improvement: Offers a compilation of tools designed to help healthcare organizations tackle social determinants of health (SDOHs). Visit AHRQ SDOH
Sleep Health
BEARS Sleep Screening Tool: A concise 5-item tool designed for identifying sleep disorders in children and adolescents from 2 to 18 years. Visit BEARS Tool
Media and Technology
Family Media Plan: Helps families establish media use goals and priorities for healthier screen time. Visit Family Media Plan
PhoneReady Questionnaire: An online tool developed by AT&T and the AAP to help parents decide if their children are ready for their own cell phones. Visit PhoneReady Questionnaire
Problematic Media Use Measure: Assesses potential screen addiction indicators in children and adolescents. Visit Problematic Media Use Measure
Health Communication and Parental Guidance
Healthychildren.org: Offers a variety of tips and advice on diet, activity, sleep, and parenting. Visit Healthychildren.org
Healthydrinkshealthykids.org: Provides resources to support healthy drink choices for children aged 0–5, targeting parents and professionals. Visit Healthy Drinks Healthy Kids
Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)/AAP Food Insecurity Screening Toolkit: Aids pediatricians in addressing food insecurity among children. Visit FRAC/AAP Toolkit
General Health Guidelines
Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents: A set of comprehensive guidelines for child health supervision. [Visit Bright Futures](http://brightfutures