Weight for Length - Episode 4 - Conversations About Care

In this conversation Dr. Hassink is joined by Jennifer Groos, MD, FAAP who is a lead physician for 5210 Health Care projects at United Way of Central Iowa and the Iowa Medical Society. Dr. Groos also serves as Lead Faculty for the Childhood Obesity in Primary Care quality improvement project. They discuss the importance of Weight for Length (WFL) measurements, tracking WFL with regard to obesity, when to intervene, and more. Website: https://ihcw.aap.org/Pages/Podcasts.aspx Feedback Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TS7XJZK Episode Related Resources:​​ ​Weight for Lengt​h WHO/Bright Futures​ Growth Charts - https://tinyurl.com/qtw9rnc WHO Growth Chart Recommendations (Age 0-2)- https://tinyurl.com/wmwmy4d Healthy Active Living Mini​ Modules​ (CME credit available)- https://ihcw.aap.org/Pages/EFHALF_CME.aspx ​Early Feeding Patient and Parent Resources​ - https://ihcw.aap.org/Pages/EFHALF_parents.aspx ​Food Insecurity: What Can Pediatricians Do? Webinar - https://tinyurl.com/vfno7us Empowering ​Families Through WIC​​ Webinar​ - https://tinyurl.com/vbt2fdp Finger Foods Poster - https://tinyurl.com/txumoto Disclaimer: The views, information, resources, or opinions expressed during the Conversations in Care podcast series are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily represent those of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The topics included in these podcasts do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate. The primary purpose of this podcast is explore common themes related to quality pediatric care from the perspective of clinicians. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial us only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with, or targeted toward the content of this podcast, without the express approval and knowledge of the American Academy of Pediat