OasisLMS

This one-hour live webinar will explore the multifactorial nature of pediatric obesity and provide clinicians with evidence-based tools for early recognition and management in everyday practice. The session will review current epidemiology, pathophysiologic mechanisms, comorbidities, and complications of obesity in children and adolescents. Participants will learn how to apply the 2023 AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines, integrate pharmacotherapy when appropriate, and utilize practical nutrition and behavioral counseling strategies. The course will also address the role of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on pediatric health.

Dr. V. Sushma Chamarthi, MD, FAAP, DABOM is a board-certified pediatrician and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine at Valley Children’s Healthcare, Fresno, CA. She serves as Chair of the AAP California Chapter 1 Childhood Nutrition and Obesity Prevention Committee and Editor-in-Chief for StatPearls Pediatrics & Obesity Medicine. Dr. Chamarthi’s work focuses on integrating obesity medicine into pediatric primary care, advancing nutrition education, and developing community-based strategies to combat childhood obesity.

There are no refunds for CSPD Online CE courses. For any questions, please contact CSPD Administration at admin@cspd.org or call 916-231-2412.

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