Diet and Exercise Counseling for Underserved Pediatric Patients : developing an Obesity Prevention Curriculum for Pediatric Residents in an Urban Medicaid Clinic

Abstract

Purpose: To maximize the quality of diet and exercise counseling provided by pediatric residents in our urban, Medicaid clinic. Methods: We developed a Pediatric Diet and Exercise Counseling Curriculum based on the most recent AAP Policy Statements and Clinical Reports regarding obesity, exercise, and media. Prior to the implementation of the curriculum, we performed an 8 question attitudinal questionnaire using a Likert scale to assess interns’ comfort level in counseling pediatric patients regarding diet and exercise. We …