Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management

The country's leading health researchers call obesity the top nutrition problem in the United States. More than half of all adults are overweight and a third are obese, according to the National Institutes of Health, and as many as 20 percent of children are obese. Meanwhile, the Surgeon General's "Report on Physical Activity and Health" found exercise and physical activity among everyone from school-age children to adults to be at an all-time low. And, childhood and adolescent obesity is an increasingly important predictor of adult obesity. This program is designed to produce providers of comprehensive weight management care for children and adolescents who also know when and how to refer patients to other specialists. It is open to ADA members, RDs, and DTRs.

The Certificate of Training Offers:

• cutting edge information and skills shared by leading practitioners in the field

• cases and exercises to allow hands-on experience

• valuable resource materials and tools for immediate use and future reference

• an opportunity to showcase your expertise by earning a Certificate of Training

• 29 hours of continuing professional education units

What's Involved?

	Online self-study module - 11 hours of reading and activities.
	Pre-test - Participants must obtain 80% score to attend the on-site program.
	On-site program - 2 1/2 day live workshop. Consists of lectures, table exercises and small group discussions.
	Post-test - After successfully attending the 2 1/2 day live workshop, participants must pass a post-test to receive the certificate. Participants will ony be given one opportunity to pass the post-test.

After successful completion of the four components, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Training in Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management, suitable for framing.

Cost?

The registration fee is $345.00. Registration includes the self-study module, pre-test, 2 1/2 day on-site workshop and post-test. Meals are not included. Complimentary hot and cold beverages will be available throughout the program.

Additional Costs:

• A complimentary copy of the on-site handouts will be available for downloading within five (5) days of the program. A paper copy of the handouts can be purchased at an additional cost of $25.00.
• A $25.00 cancellation fee will apply once the registration has been processed.
• In the rare instance you do not pass the pre-test, a refund will be provided minus a $55.00 fee for the eleven (11) CPE hours that will be awarded for completing the pre-test and module.

What's Covered?

Fundamental Research and Current Practice Guidelines…Nutrition Assessment, Treatment, and Case Management...Medical Assessment and Management...Environmental and Genetic Influences on Pediatric Overweight… Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity...Physical Activity as Treatment...Behavioral Management: Assessment and Interventions...motivational Interviewing...Pediatric Weight Management Programs...

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Who are the Faculty Members?

Program faculty will be selected from this list.

Who Developed the Certificate Program?

A team of over thirty leading experts in the field of weight management contributed to the development and review of this certificate of training course, including Cheryl L. Alto, MS RD, Judith L. Anderson, PhD, RD, FADA, Diane Anderson, PhD, RD, FADA, Sarah Barlow, MD, Robert Berkowitz , MD., Karen Bettin, MS, RD, Nancy Copperman, MS, RD, Marilyn L. Day, MS, RD, William Dietz, MD, PhD, Lenard Epstein, MD , Illene Fennoy, MD, Steve Gortmaker, MD, Mark Jacobsen, MD, Beth Leonberg MS, RD, CSP, FADA, CNSD, LDN, Betty Lucas, MPH, CD, RD, David Ludwig, MD, PhD, Anne B Marietta, PhD, RD, LD, Aida Miles, MMsc, RD, CSP, LD, CNSD, Karen Peterson, MS, RD, LDN, Judy C.C. Phillips, MS, RD, LDN, Kennith Resnicow, PhD, Terri Lang Rubio, MPH, RD, Denise Sofka, MPH, RD, Karen Amorde Spalding, MS, RD, Bonnie Spear, PhD, RD, Jamie Stang, PhD, MPH, RD, Andrew Tercovec MD, Robynette L. H. Wong, MPH, RD, CSP, Carol P. Williams, MS, RD, LD, CNSD, Tracy Winder, MS, RD, LD, CNSD and Babette Zemel, PhD.

When and where are courses held?

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As of April 2010, 3,919 participants have been awarded the Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management. Click here for a list of recipients.

For more information, please contact CDR by e-mail at weightmgmt@eatright.org or call 1-800/877-1600, ext. 5500.

Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management Self-study module.

What if you can't attend the onsite program:

If you're unable to attend the 2 1/2 day program, complete the Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management self-study module and receive 11 CPE hours. Click here to obtain information on the Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management Self-Study Module.

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