1.0 NAPNAP contact hour. This continuing education activity is offered FREE to Members and Nonmembers.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released the ‘Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity’ in early 2023. Updated from the AAP’s 2008 recommendations for prevention, assessment, and treatment of children and adolescents with overweight and obesity, the 2023 CPG offers expanded treatment recommendations which includes medication and surgical management.  Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) may not understand the long-term management and support needs in primary care needed for this population. Discussion of management considerations for the primary care provider include: preventative care and screenings, health promotion, nutrition, body image, physical activity and psychological support. Additionally, recommendations for family and community involvement to support improved long-term care outcomes will be discussed. 

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This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 1.0 NAPNAP contact hour.

Keywords: Obesity Medications, Obesity Treatment