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  • Picky Eating in ADHD

    Learning Objectives Assessing and interpreting nutritional risk and health priorities in the context of selective ('picky') eating. Reviewing different approaches to management selective ('picky') eating in a general population, and children with…
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  • Keeping the focus on body weight in children: What might we miss?

    Learning Objectives Understand the role of social determinants of health & pediatric obesity risk. Recognize how our own beliefs about body weight can influence clinical decision making. Acquire practical advice on how…
    Obesity Management

  • Paediatric Clinical Guidelines Update

    Learning Objectives Describe the processes, procedures, and decisions used to update Canada’s clinical practice guideline for managing pediatric obesity Identify how the guideline recommendations can be applied in clinical practice Speaker Geoff…
    Obesity Management

  • The Seed Oil Controversy

    Learning Objectives To examine public perceptions on seed oils and their perceived health effects.  To review emerging research on seed oil consumption and its relationship to metabolic health.  To explore some strategies…
    Obesity Management

  • Compassionate Communication

    Learning Objectives Recognize and define the elements of compassionate communication when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and learners​ Review deep listening skills using the H.E.A.R Active Listening Model​ Introduce a collaborative conversation…
    Obesity Management

  • Genetic Testing for Obesity: What should this conversation with patients look like?

    Learning Objectives Explain the genetics of obesity Identify key considerations when discussing genetic testing with families as part of the informed consent process Speaker Riyana Babul-Hirji completed her MSc in Genetic Counselling…
    Obesity Management