Resources/Links

Resources for Researchers

Childhood Obesity & Diabetes Research Program at Pennington Biomedical Research Center

The Obesity Society

 

National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research

World Obesity Federation

The State of Obesity

Source: Trust for America's Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Resources for Clinicians

Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Featured Resources on Childhood Obesity

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics’ Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight

Greaux Healthy Provider Hub

Source: Greaux Healthy

Motivational Interviewing

Source:  American Academy of Pediatrics

       

Change Talk

Source:  American Academy of Pediatrics Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight

Research Brief on Childhood Obesity

Source:  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Clinical Practices Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

Resources for Patients and Families

         How Do I Know if My Child is Overweight?

         Use this calculator for children and teens (aged 2 to 19 years) 

         Use this calculator for adults (20 years and older).

        Overweight and Obesity

        Source:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

        Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025

        Source: United States Department of Agriculture

        Helping Kids Fight Obesity: Best Online Info Sources

        Source: United States Department of Agriculture

        My Plate Kid’s Place

        Source: United States Department of Agriculture

        Children's Health

        Source: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

         Healthcare 411

         Source: Agency for Healthcare and Research Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human

         Services

        Kids Health: Nutrition and Fitness Center

        Source: Nemours

        Louisiana Fit Kids: Smart Snacks

        Source: Pennington Biomedical Research Center Child Nutrition Team