Our High Fat and Supersized Kid: The Assessment and Treatment of Hyperlipidemia and Obesity in Children
Speaker:
Vivek Allada, M.D.
Clinical Director, Pediatric Cardiology
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Event Date:
October 21, 2011
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Review the epidemiology of childhood obesity.
- Identify the common medical complications of childhood obesity.
- Discuss a practical strategy to combat childhood obesity.
Accreditation:
Saint Vincent Health System is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation:
Saint Vincent Health System designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Expiration Date:
October 21, 2012
Archive Program:
This program is not yet available.