H0113: Section on Obesity Program

Addressing Obesity and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Saturday, October 8, 2022

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM US PDT

Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 254

CME: 3.00

Topic(s): Obesity

Sponsor(s): Section on Obesity

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The increase in prevalence of childhood obesity and mental health concerns during the pandemic will be discussed to gain insight into target behaviors for effective counseling. Learners will feel more confident assessing, prioritizing, and counseling to support children’s mental and physical health.

Faculty(s)

Richard E. Boles, PhD (he/him/his)

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Broomfield, Colorado, United States

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Alyson Goodman, MD, MPH

Medical Epidemiologist
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity & Obesity; CDC

Slides
Jennifer Groos, MD

Pediatrician
PHC
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Matthew A. Haemer, MD, MPH

Associate Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

Slides