Let’s Go! Childhood Obesity Resource Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals

We provide three handy ways to access these resources:
1. Download single PDFs (see below) or
2. Peruse the entire virtual binder (see right) or
3. Open and/or save a PDF of the entire binder and print all of the toolkit or only the pages you want!

PDF of entire binder (link to come)

Welcome Letter*
Table of Contents

TAB 1 Introduction
INDEX
Acknowledgements*
What is Let’s Go!?*
Scientific Rationale for 5210
Let’s Go! Healthcare Sector Overview*
Childhood Obesity Recommended References
Using the Toolkit: Helpful Hints*

TAB 2 Getting Started
INDEX
Getting Started in Your Practice
Things to think about BEFORE a practice starts measuring BMI.
Frequently Asked Questions

TAB 3 Provider Tools
INDEX
Growth Standards in 0 to 2 Year Olds
Measuring Weight and Length: 0 to 2 year olds
World Health Organization Charts: Birth to 2 years (percentiles):
• Weight-for-length: GIRLS
• Weight-for-length: BOYS
• Weight-for-age: GIRLS
• Weight-for-age: BOYS
• Length-for-age: GIRLS
• Length-for-age: BOYS
Measuring Height and Weight
Insert: BMI Wheel (in hard copy of toolkit only)
Body Mass Index-for-Age Percentiles Growth Chart: Girls
Body Mass Index-for-Age Percentiles Growth Chart: Boys
5210 Healthy Habits Questionnaire (Ages 2-9)
5210 Healthy Habits Questionnaire (Ages 10-18)
Summary of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Policy on Breastfeeding and Use of Human Milk
Pediatric Obesity Clinical Decision Support Chart*
(in hard copy of toolkit only)
Additional Resources for Providers

TAB 6 PATIENT TOOLS
INDEX

TAB 6 PATIENT TOOLS: 0 TO 2 Years *Entire tab is new to this toolkit
INDEX
Measuring Your Baby’s Growth: Weight for Length Measurements
Feeding Infants
Feeding Toddlers and Preschoolers
Healthy Kids’ Snacks
Making Your Own Baby Food
Physical Play Every Day! (6 months to 1 year)
Physical Play Every Day! (1 year to 2 years)
Screen Time and the Very Young
Families Resource Guide for Breastfeeding

TAB 6 PATIENT TOOLS: 2 to 18 Years *Entire tab is new to this toolkit
INDEX

EAT AT LEAST FIVE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES A DAY *Entire tab is new to this toolkit
INDEX
’5′ Brochure: Eat at least five fruits and vegetables a day.
A Meal Is a Family Affair
How To Add Fiber to Your Meals
The Fittest Food
Breakfast Is Best!
To have fruits and vegetables year-round, add frozen or canned
Maine Seasonal Food Guide
What’s a Healthy Portion?
Get Your Portions in Proportion
Go Foods, Slow Foods, Whoa Foods
Tasty Snacks for Healthy Kids
Fuel Learning with Fruits and Vegetables
Fuel Learning with Milk, Cheese and Yogurt
Healthy Shopping On A Budget
Understanding Food Labels
Encourage Kids to Eat More Fruits & Veggies

LIMIT RECREATIONAL TV OR COMPUTER USE TO TWO HOURS OR LESS *Entire tab is new to this toolkit
INDEX
’2′ Brochure: Limit recreational TV or computer use to two hours or less.
Promote Healthy Viewing Habits
Step Away from the Screen!
Unplugged!
Take Control of TV and Other Screen Time
Facts and Figures About Our TV Habit
Active Video Games: Good for You?