University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital Pediatric Weight Management Program

Biopsychosocial Framework Biology Genetics Diet Composition Energy Expenditure Sleep Hunger/satiety, Food Cravings Sociology Socioeconomic Status Education Eating Habits Physical Activity Habits Parenting Style Psychology ADHD Depression Binge Eating

Curr Opin Pharmacol December ; 7(6): 607–612

Multidisciplinary Team Physician Nurse Coordinator Registered Dietician Physical Therapist Psychologist

Comprehensive Evaluation Diet Eating patterns Physical Activity Medical and psychiatric history Identification of co-morbid conditions

Treatment Dietary interventions Physical activity interventions Behavioral modification & parent education Treatment of co-morbid conditions Weight loss medications Bariatric surgery Frequent follow-up

Clinic Locations University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital – Discovery Clinic University of Minnesota Physician Pediatric Specialty Clinic for Children –St. Paul –Burnsville Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center