Evaluation & Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity
November 18 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Don’t miss an amazing Clarity Pediatrics webinar hosted by AAP-OC and co-hosted by AAP-CA1, AAP-CA2, and AAP-CA3. This webinar’s topic is “Evaluation & Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity.” The guest speaker for this event will be Alesandro Larrazabal, MD, FAAP.
Event Date & Time:
- November 18, 2026 @ 6:30PM – 7:30PM
- Zoom Webinar
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the epidemiology and multifactorial pathophysiology of pediatric obesity as a chronic disease
- Apply AAP 2023 BMI classification criteria and identify appropriate screening labs and comorbidities for each tier
- Counsel families using person-first language and recognize the clinical impact of weight stigma on health outcomes
- Know the treatment pathways for the BMI classifications
- Identify FDA-approved pharmacotherapy options for pediatric obesity Determine when to refer for metabolic/bariatric surgery
