Beginning December 1st, Michigan doctors will have a toolkit designed to help them address the problem of childhood obesity. Developed for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan by eight area doctors, it is believed to be the state's first comprehensive childhood obesity toolkit of its kind.
"Containing about 20 pages of information for physicians, as well as posters to adorn their waiting rooms, the kit offers a number of... helpful resources, including: Body mass index charts that are age-specific for children and offer a quick and efficient way to gauge a child's weight in proportion to his or her height and age."
Other resources include ways to identify and manage type-2 diabetes and hypertension in children, and ways to effectively communicate with families about the importance of developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The
Sierras Solution is another great tool for families dealing with obesity.
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