consider the relationship between nutritional, physical, and societal issues of obesity in children and the potential for the development of chronic diseases or conditions

Questions:

1.  Why is it important to address the issue of Childhood Obesity?

2.  What questions should parents/caregivers be asking their pediatricians about their child’s weight?

3.  What suggestions do have for motivating families to become more physically active?

4.  How can we, as a society and as future Healthcare Professionals, make a difference in the Childhood Obesity epidemic?