Care for Children and Adolescents Suffering from Obesity

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Learning Objectives:

• Discuss rates of obesity in Mississippi
• Discuss obesity pathophysiology
• Discuss standards of care for pediatric obesity prevention and treatment
• Discuss anti-obesity medications available for pediatric use

 

Accreditation Statement for DOCME programs:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Disclosure:  

Dr. Herring is the Site Principal Investigator for the EMANATE clinical trial sponsored by Rhythm Pharmaceuticals.

 

Grievance Statement:

All grievances may be directed to MOMA's Executive Director at info@moma-net.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.