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In 2023, the AAP has published new clinical practice guidelines on the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with overweight and obesity. Please use the related CPG content, trainings and resources to learn more. CPG | January 9, 2023 Building a Foundation for Healthy Active Living Building a Foundation for Healthy Active Living provides resou​rces to support better integratio​n of early nutrition, healthy active living and obesity prevention into clinical care during the critical first five years of life. Educational Modules | May 2, 2022 Introducing Finger Foods Poster In collaboration with ChopChop Family and Bright Futures the Institute developed a poster to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables as babies transition from pureed foods into finger foods. Download the file to print one for your pediatric office or childcare center. Printable Resource | May 2, 2022 Podcasts and Voices Blogs Learn what others are saying. Listen to our podcasts and read our blog posts. Conversations About Care Podcast The Conversations About Care pilot podcast series features pragmatic and lively conversations between health care providers focused on providing quality patient-centered care within the changing landscape of medicine and social norms. Podcast | May 2, 2022 Childhood Obesity Dr. Sandra Hassink explains why it’s going to take a society-wide shift to counteract environmental forces fueling excessive weight gain in children. Voices Blog | February 26, 2018 How We Can Tackle the Obesity Problem During the Pandemic Obesity is a major risk factor for severe complications from COVID-19, so let’s...