Pediatric Obesity Resources
On Demand and Live Virtual
Pediatric Obesity Care: Basics & Beyond
This course is a multi-module hybrid (on demand and live virtual) course designed to provide introductory education on evidence-based strategies for evaluating, diagnosing and treating pediatric obesity in clinical settings.
Physical Activity
Physical activity is essential in treating childhood obesity, promoting healthy growth, emotional well-being, and long-term lifestyle habits. Age-appropriate exercise improves physical health, boosts self-esteem, and helps establish lifelong routines for overall wellness.
Nutrition Therapy
Personalized nutrition therapy is central to effective obesity treatment, especially for children, and requires a family-centered approach. It empowers families to make informed choices and supports lifelong healthy habits that reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases.
Behavioral Modification
Behavioral modification is key in pediatric obesity treatment, addressing psychological and emotional factors alongside physical health. Interventions like counseling help children build healthier relationships with food and activity, supporting long-term well-being and lasting lifestyle change.
Medical Interventions
Medical interventions are vital in pediatric obesity treatment due to the serious health risks involved, with options including FDA-approved medications, surgery, and endoscopic procedures. These advancements address immediate health concerns and support the development of long-term healthy habits.
Pediatric Obesity Research Article Reviews
Pediatric Research Update: Change in Weight Status from Childhood to Young Adulthood and Risk of Adult Coronary Heart Disease
Article Summary This long-term population study examines how changes in weight from childhood to young adulthood relate to adult coronary heart disease risk, highlighting adolescence as a critical period. The BMI Epidemiology Study (BEST) in Gothenburg, Sweden examined whether changes in weight status from childhood through young adulthood influence adult CHD risk. Childhood and Young Adulthood Overweight, Including Obesity, and the Risk of CHD: Both childhood overweight and young adult overweight/obesity were associated with higher adult CHD risk, though no significant differences were seen between sexes. Changes in Weight Status Between Childhood and Young Adulthood and the Risk of CHD: Individuals who were overweight in childhood but normalized by young adulthood had CHD risk like those who were never overweight, indicating reversibility of risk. In contrast, pubertal onset overweight (normal childhood weight but overweight in young adulthood) and persistent overweight (overweight in both periods) were linked to higher CHD risk, with pubertal onset overweight carrying the highest risk, particularly in men. BMI Percentile Changes Between Childhood and Young Adulthood and the Risk of CHD: Using BMI percentiles, high childhood BMI that normalized by young adulthood did not increase CHD risk, while high young adult BMI, regardless of childhood BMI, was linked to higher CHD risk. While excess adiposity in childhood is associated with later obesity, it does not appear to irreversibly program CHD risk if weight normalizes by young adulthood. Change in Weight Status From Childhood to Young Adulthood and Risk of Adult Coronary Heart Disease.
Pediatric Research Update: Shifts in US Pediatric Obesity Treatment After the AAP Guidelines
A recent study by Rodriguez et al. (2025) reviewed differences in pediatric obesity treatment before and after the release of the 2023 AAP Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity.
Pediatric Research Update: Consensus Statement on Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Children and Adolescents
Pediatric MASLD is rapidly rising alongside childhood obesity. This expert consensus outlines current evidence on epidemiology, diagnosis, and management, highlighting screening strategies and emerging therapies to guide early identification and care.
Pediatric Obesity Patient Resources
Refer to this list of helpful resources when talking to patients and families about pediatric obesity, collated by the OMA Pediatric Committee.
Pediatric Obesity Algorithm®
The Pediatric Obesity Algorithm® provides health care professionals with an algorithm that guides the treatment of children and adolescents with overweight and obesity. The algorithm is based upon scientific evidence, supported by medical literature, and derived from the clinical experiences of practicing pediatric clinicians who treat obesity in infants, children, and adolescents.
OMA Member Price
$74.00
Non-Member Price
$109.00
Pediatric Office Forms | Print + Digital Bundle
These template office forms are designed for use in a pediatric obesity medicine practice. They are intended to be samples of what other obesity medicine clinicians use to help you get started in your own practice. The downloadable package contains 11 forms, which are formatted as Microsoft Word documents.
OMA Member Price
$90.00
Non-Member Price
$110.00