DESCRIPTION
Course objectives include:
- Define childhood obesity and contributing factors.
- Identify health risks associated with childhood obesity.
- Identify lifestyle management strategies that help to prevent childhood overweight and obesity.
- Describe nutritional guidelines for various age groups.
- Recognize healthcare and educational initiatives for prevention of childhood obesity.
This course is approved for 4.0 CE/Contact Hours for the following profession:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 4.0 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Child, Childhood Obesity, LPN, LVN, NASW, Nurses, Nutrition Wellness, Pediatric, RN, Social Workers