Introduction to the Clinical Management of Childhood Obesity
This is a one day training programme for dietitians who work with overweight/obese children. It is undertaken by the CWC's Consultant Dietitian - Dr Laura Stewart on behalf of the British Dietetic Association. This course has received excellent reviews from dietitians.
Further information regarding this course and booking information, please visit the BDA website at bda.uk.com or contact the BDA on 0121 200 8080.
COURSE
This one-day course is aimed at dietitians who are new to this area or those with some experience, who do not work within a childhood obesity team, and would like to improve their knowledge. It aims to provide a background to the debate over defining childhood obesity, look at risk groups and the consequences of childhood obesity. The role of the dietitian will be covered as well as the evidence for treatment strategies and the importance of motivation. The participants will be given the opportunity to consider and discuss how they could progress their clinical service to obese children.
AIM
To provide an overview of the current debates and evidence on childhood obesity and to look at the role of the dietitian and outline possible treatment strategies.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the seminar delegates will be able:
- to recognise the need for consistent diagnosis criteria
- to value the importance of motivating families when developing treatment strategies
- to consider how to implement changes in their own service
PROGRAMME
9.45am Registration and coffee
10.00am Introduction to the day
10.15am Defining childhood obesity - discussing BMI cut off points, waist
measurement and their clinical significance
10.45am UK prevalence, risk groups, possible causes and consequences
11.15am TEA
11.30am Treatment strategies + current research
12.30pm The role of the dietitian
1.00pm LUNCH
1.45pm Motivation
2.45pm The clinical session
3.15pm TEA
3.30pm Putting it into practice
4.15pm CLOSE