Program #794 • Available Thursday, February 14, 2002
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Monday, February 14, 2005

Childhood Obesity II: Prevention and Community Intervention

 

Program Description

Preventing childhood obesity is more than a clinical problem. School and local community involvement are crucial in stemming the tide of this growing epidemic. Important intervention and prevention strategies, such as healthy eating and exercise, are most effective when physicians work in tandem with community-based initiatives. In this second program of a two-part series, Dr. Kolasa examines ways that various school-based and community-supported programs can work hand-in-hand with clinical interventions to help overweight children lead healthier lives. Directors of these programs also offer their advice about methods that allow physicians to intervene early and to get involved with community efforts to forestall the development of obesity in our children.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for Primary Care Physicians

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Friday, February 14, 2003. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.