Introduction to the Clinical Management of Childhood Obesity

When and Where

16 July 2008
Devonshire House, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, London Road, Derby DE1 2QY
Facilitator:      Dr Laura Stewart      

Introduction

The prevalence of childhood obesity has significantly increased in recent years and its clinical management is challenging for dietitians.  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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Further information (downloadable document with course details and programme).

To register for this event, please contact The National Centre of Rehabilitation Education (NCORE) who will be dealing with bookings and administration for the course.

The National Centre of Rehabilitation Education (NCORE)
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary
Devonshire House
London Road
Derby, DE1 2QY
T: 01332 254 679
F: 01332 254 934
E: ncore@derbyhospitals.nhs.uk
W: http://www.ncore.org.uk