Conversations About Care

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Pooja Tandon, a pediatrician and professor at the University of Washington, and Dr. Danette Glassy, a retired primary care pediatrician and co-founder of BestStart Washington. Together, they discuss the book Digging into Nature and the positive impact of outdoor time on children and families. • Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Activities for Happier and Healthier Kids (https://tinyurl.com/2ww4nava) • The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living (https://tinyurl.com/5fts9jhz) • The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics (https://tinyurl.com/5y5nyn2p) •AAP Council on Community Pediatrics, Nature & Child Health Special Interest Group (https://tinyurl.com/5736byps) • Playing Outside: Why It’s Important for Kids - HealthyChildren.org (https://tinyurl.com/27mzw728) Episode 47 – Digging Into Nature: How Outdoor Adventures Help Kids Thrive - HealthyChildren.org (https://tinyurl.com/wd8tw2xx)

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Kimberly Montez, a general pediatrician and author on the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Toolkit for Pediatricians to Address Food Security. Together, they discuss the impact of food insecurity on children, how pediatricians can assess families for food insecurity, and the new EQUIPP module on promoting food security. Resources: • EQIPP: Promoting Food Security (https://bit.ly/EQIPPFS) • Building Pediatrician Capacity to Address Food Insecurity (https://tinyurl.com/6ft45xfr) • Screen and Intervene: A Toolkit for Pediatricians to Address Food Insecurity (https://tinyurl.com/2wj36hmz) • Food Insecurity - Episode 2 - Conversations About Care (https://tinyurl.com/2rwm36a3)

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by general pediatrician Kimberly Avila Edwards, MD, FAAP and registered dietician Ashley Carter, RD, LDN. Together, they share valuable insights on the significance of respecting diverse food traditions while encouraging balanced and nutritious meals. This episode will explore specific strategies for integrating these concepts into care, as well as ways to involve the entire family in the discussion. Resources: • Register for the Nourish & Flourish webinar series, here (https://tinyurl.com/y6utmak5) • Sign up for access to the Nourish & Flourish Speaker's Kit, when available, here (https://tinyurl.com/3dtfbb3h) • Explore Heritage Diets - OLDWAYS (https://tinyurl.com/4p8hdfem) • Enjoy Foods from Many Cultures with MyPlate - USDA (https://tinyurl.com/krk6e3v2) • Healthy Plates Around the World (https://tinyurl.com/t4j6sx4f) • MyPlate for All Cultures - Snap4ct (Patient/Family Resource) (https://tinyurl.com/3vbc399x)

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Asheley C. Skinner, Professor of Population Health at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Skinner also served as the methodologist on the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity. Together, they discuss the evidence behind the CPG. Related Resources: • Obesity CPG Homepage (tinyurl.com/52nz6m2m) • CPG Technical Report (I) (https://tinyurl.com/y7bnnsmc) • CPG Technical Report (II) (https://tinyurl.com/mv3s6eau)

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Sarah Barlow, a professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern in Dallas and head of the children's hospital integrated programs on obesity. Together, they discuss the new Healthy Eating Research consensus recommendations on healthy beverage consumption. Resources: • Healthy Beverage Consumption in School-Age Children and Adolescents: Recommendations from Key National Health and Nutrition Organizations (https://tinyurl.com/2hztabmd) • Healthy Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood (https://tinyurl.com/3fjp39v6) • Healthy Beverage Quick Reference Guide (https://tinyurl.com/5n8tcte6)

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Faith Heeren, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Heeren, once a pediatric patient at the Duke Healthy Lifestyles Clinic, is now a patient advocate and researcher focused on clinical interventions for adolescent obesity. Together, they discuss Dr. Heeren's journey and experiences with obesity treatment. Related Resources: • Obesity CPG Homepage (tinyurl.com/52nz6m2m) • Treatment for Obesity in Children and Teens (tinyurl.com/bddz69jx) • Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for My Child (tinyurl.com/2cbhd762)

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Anna Tanner, a board-certified pediatrician who specializes in the care of patients with eating disorders. Together they discuss childhood growth, eating disorders, and growth charts. Related Resources: • The Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents Webinar Series, 2024 (Available through May 2025) (https://tinyurl.com/2rnd898n) • The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living (tinyurl.com/5n8xv2du) • How to Read a Growth Chart: Percentiles Explained (Parent Resource) - (https://tinyurl.com/3hjtt8xa)

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Lauren Fiechtner, the Director of Nutrition at MassGeneral Hospital for Children in the Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition. She is also the Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Together they discuss early feeding and food introduction. Related Resources: • Building a Foundation for Healthy Active Living Modules (tinyurl.com/bdd5tsu6) • Healthy Active Living From Birth to Age 2, Resource Portal (tinyurl.com/4e7zvfnd) • The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living (tinyurl.com/5n8xv2du)

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Ryan Buchholz, a Primary Care Pediatrician and Chief Medical and Quality Officer at a Community Health Center in Washington DC, as well as the Moderator and Abstract Chair for the Innovations in Obesity Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment Forum (IOPAT). Dr. Hassink is also joined by Dr. Sarah Barlow, Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas and Program Chair for the SOOb H-Program. Together they unpack the 2024 AAP National Conference and Exhibition (NCE). Related Resources: • AAP National Conference and Exhibition, Website (https://aapexperience.org/) • AAP Section on Obesity (https://tinyurl.com/3rx2rm4r) • 2024 Section on Obesity Annual Course (https://tinyurl.com/2tuz5f74) • Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight, Website (https://tinyurl.com/yc88y53j)

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Kimberly Avila Edwards, Associate Chair of Advocacy in the Department of Pediatrics at Dell Medical School. Together they discuss the new, free module series "Building a Foundation for Healthy Active Living." Related Resources: • Building a Foundation for Healthy Active Living Modules (tinyurl.com/bdd5tsu6) • Healthy Active Living From Birth to Age 2, Resource Portal (https://tinyurl.com/4e7zvfnd) • The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living (https://tinyurl.com/5n8xv2du)

Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Mona Sharifi, and Dr. Sarah Armstrong. Dr. Sharifi is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics) and of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, at the Yale University School of Medicine; as well as the Chief of Pediatrics. Dr. Armstrong is a Professor of Pediatrics and Populations Health Sciences, and the Division Chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health at Duke. Related Resources: • Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity (tinyurl.com/yc53upmr) • Obesity CPG Homepage (tinyurl.com/52nz6m2m) • US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (tinyurl.com/3rxb794v)

Dr. Hassink is joined by Ted Kyle, a healthcare professional, advocate, advisor and founder of ConscienHealth. Related Resources: • Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity (tinyurl.com/yc53upmr) • The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living (https://tinyurl.com/5n8xv2du)

In this episode, we are sharing a conversation between two patients and their provider as they discuss their experiences with obesity treatment. This episode will explore how important the patient provider relationship is, tips on what makes a good interaction, and how treatment can impact a patient’s quality of life. Resources: • Treatment for Obesity in Children and Teens (tinyurl.com/bddz69jx) • Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for My Child (tinyurl.com/2cbhd762) • ChangeTalk: Childhood Obesity (https://tinyurl.com/2e97fujf) • SOOb Course 2024 (Expires 4/25/25) (https://tinyurl.com/bdeymdes)

Dr. Hassink is joined by Dr. Vinny Biggs, a general pediatrician and director of the Holyoke Health Center, pediatric weight management program. Related Resources: • Pediatrician's Role in Obesity Treatment, Video (https://tinyurl.com/yzumkzve) • Capacity Assessment Checklist (https://tinyurl.com/378ar76w) • IHBLT Background (https://tinyurl.com/yfrks5ex) • IHBLT Programs (https://tinyurl.com/sb38rryr) • Healthy Weight Clinic (https://tinyurl.com/3wt6d4ve)

Dr. Hassink is joined by Dr. Michelle J. White, MD, MPH a primary author on the new policy statement, The Built Environment and Pediatric Health. Related Resources: • Policy Statement: The Built Environment and Pediatric Health (https://tinyurl.com/5yx4wbkd) • AAP News: Community design that includes parks, safe routes, green space contributes to child health, equity (https://tinyurl.com/52re542y) • Building Healthy Places for Children to Thrive: AAP Policy Explained (https://tinyurl.com/yckxdz55) • Webinar: The Interconnection Between Obesity Physiology, Genetics and the Environment (https://tinyurl.com/bdce39uv)

Dr. Hassink is joined by Dr. Natalie Muth and Dr. Christopher Bolling, primary authors on the new clinical report, The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living. Related Resources: • Clinical Report: The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living (https://tinyurl.com/4f2rmvuy) • AAP News: How Can You Support Patients in Healthy, Active Living? Check Out Updated Report (https://tinyurl.com/yx5sn84d) • News Release: American Academy of Pediatrics Identifies Keys to Promote Child Health and Help Families Aim for Healthier Lifestyles (https://tinyurl.com/bddcb3kn) • HealthyChildren.org: Helping Kids Build Healthy Active Lives: AAP Policy Explained (https://tinyurl.com/yf645xk9)

Dr. Hassink is joined by Dr. Siddiqua, a primary care pediatrician who is board certified in pediatrics and obesity medicine. She works in a private practice with her husband in Houston, Texas. Related Resources • Key Driver Diagram (https://tinyurl.com/4k2fz9dn) • AAP QI and Learning Collaboratives (https://tinyurl.com/4cnh45sv) • Capacity Checklist (https://tinyurl.com/a5xb2ea5) • Change Talk (https://tinyurl.com/f47ptse8)

Dr. Hassink is joined by Dr. Mona Sharifi and Dr. Dan Imler. Mona was a member of the CPG Obesity Subcommittee and is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Yale University School of Medicine, and of Health informatics at Yale School of Health. Dan is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Hospital Medicine at Stanford University, and the founder of Curbside Health. They discuss a high-level overview and introduction to the new Obesity CPG Pathway.  Related Resources: • CPG Pathway FAQ (https://tinyurl.com/4jmxm3xw) • Video Introduction to the Pathway (https://tinyurl.com/yekeb39m) • CPG Pathway Infographic (https://tinyurl.com/6vecwr3y) • CPG Pathway Opportunity Overview (https://tinyurl.com/3yvpy2jx)

Dr. Hassink is joined by Dr. Alyson Goodman, a Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service and medical epidemiologist at the CDC who is a federal liaison to the Section on Obesity Executive Committee and was a liaison to the CPG Obesity Subcommittee. They discuss BMI, growth charts and the newly revised extended growth charts. Related Resources: • CDC Growth Charts (https://tinyurl.com/mu7mw76n) • Definition of BMI categories for children (https://tinyurl.com/yym6f6w3) • Healthcare Strategies (https://tinyurl.com/mr2xkee7) • Body Mass Index (BMI) in Children(https://tinyurl.com/bdz3cn4d)

Dr. Hassink is joined by Dr. Ashley Weedn, a member of the CPG authoring subcommittee, who is also the Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma, the Medical Director of the Healthy Futures Clinic, and the Director of pediatric obesity research in the department of pediatrics. They discuss comorbid conditions associated with pediatric obesity. Related Resources: • Obesity CPG Homepage (tinyurl.com/52nz6m2m) • Obesity Self Study CME Modules (https://tinyurl.com/2p827bdj) • Clinical Flow: Assessment and Evaluation (https://tinyurl.com/3e2rf58b)