Pandemic Pounds: The Impact of the Pandemic on Pediatric Excess Weight

Speaker: Susan Woolford, MD

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of children across the US but there is limited information about how it has changed behaviors that influence weight, or about ways to help avoid excess weight gain during the pandemic.

This presentation will identify ways in which primary care providers can help patients maintain/achieve a healthy weight within the constraints of the pandemic.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the impact of the COVID-19 on weight-related behaviors and on excess weight in diverse pediatric populations

• Describe ways to help patients avoid excess weight gain during the pandemic