Preventing Childhood Obesity: A Clinical Tool

Most primary care providers in Ontario see young patients and their families who are at risk of developing obesity. We know that adolescents with obesity are more likely to be have obesity as adults and face greater risk for heart disease, stroke, some cancers and depression. We also know obesity puts patients at higher risk for more chronic diseases, like diabetes, which has a significant impact on Ontario’s health care system. The Preventing Childhood Obesity Clinical Tool was developed in response as part of Knowledge Translation in Primary Care Initiative. This tool was developed under the clinical leadership of Dr. Yoni Freedhoff (MD, CCFP, ABOM) and was designed for day-to-day use in a typical primary care setting. The Knowledge Translation in Primary Care Initiative is aimed at developing and disseminating health information and clinical tools to support primary care providers.  Its purpose is to improve engagement and enhance communication with primary care providers across Ontario and is a collaboration of the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) and the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) and the Centre for Effective Practice (CEP). Relevant Links:

• Preventing Childhood Obesity Clinical Tool – to download a copy of the tool and access more information including supporting materials.
• Other Knowledge Translation in Primary Care Initiative clinical tools:
  • Poverty: A Clinical Tool for Primary Care Providers
  • Preconception Health Care Tool