Nourish Kids Club: Your Partner in Pediatric Health
Join Us in Transforming Lives
As a clinician, you strive to make a difference in the lives of children and their families. The Nourish Kids Club is your ally in this mission. Our program provides a holistic approach to weight management, combining nutritional education, physical activity, and behavioral support to create lasting, positive change. Together, we can empower children to achieve their health goals.
Empowering Your Practice with Evidence-Based Solutions
Empower Your Expertise with Proven Evidence
You are committed to providing the best care for your patients, and we are here to support you. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2023 guidelines recommend prompt referral to Intensive Health Behavior and Lifestyle Treatment (IHBLT) for children with obesity. IHBLT helps replace self-directed dieting behaviors and lowers the risk of eating disorders (1) However, access to IHBLT can be limited. There are over 14 million children in the US with obesity and <1% receive IHBLT. That’s why we created Nourish Kids Club, a comprehensive program built on solid, evidence-based research. See how our program aligns with the AAP 2023 IHBLT recommendations. We have meticulously reviewed and integrated the latest findings to ensure you can confidently recommend our program.
Motivational Interviewing: Prospective studies show that motivational interviewing can positively influence weight outcomes when compared to control groups. (1, 2, 3, 4 )
Effective IHBLT: 75% of treatments> 26 hours led to significant improvements in BMI among pediatric participants (1, 2)
Family Based: Parent involvement is associated with improved outcomes in pediatric weight treatment (1)
Healthy Plate Method: We promote the intake of less processed whole fruits, vegetables, grains while avoiding a scarcity mindset by using a modified form of the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate. (1)
Seamless Patient Referrals
Simplify Patient Referrals
Your time is valuable, and your dedication to your patients is unmatched. That's why we've made the referral process straightforward and secure. By referring your patients to the Nourish Kids Club, you can be assured they will receive comprehensive lifestyle treatment that complements your treatment plans. Feel free to browse our program schedule. We also offer comprehensive evaluations (including medication management when appropriate) to support your patients’ weight loss journey in our San Francisco Clinic.
You Can Trust Nourish Kids Club to Take Great Care of Your Patients.
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Trusted Pediatrician
I am one of you. I am a practicing pediatrician in clinical practice. I am:
Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
An active member of the AAP and PMG
A diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM).
AAP obesity expert COACH Network.
You can trust me with your patients. I will treat them with dignity and respect and protect them from fad diets. I will actively work to promote self-esteem. I will provide them with all the resources they need to adopt a healthy lifestyle that will last.
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Affordable
We’re here to advance the field of children’s weight management, and the industry itself. We’re making access to credible health and weight loss programs both affordable and accessible. Our online programs rival the support that is typically offered in a multidisciplinary clinical setting. Our ultimate goal is to give everyone access to a private and customized weight loss experience.
We do not contract with insurance. We charge a program fee to make sure that people are invested in our program and will continue working hard even when challenges come up.
Scholarships and pay-what-you-can models are available.
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Behavior Change
Our program has excellent outcomes for families that are ready to make behavior change. Some good examples of families that have excellent outcomes in this program are:
Families that are too busy to cook
Families who struggle to feed a picky eater
Families that want to eat better, but don’t know how start.
However, families with underlying medical concerns, confusion/disbelief over why a child has excess weight would do better with a comprehensive medical evaluation. I can do these medical evaluations through our clinic Discover Health (San Francisco)
Help your patients achieve better outcomes….
by Enhancing Your Practice with Free Resources
Expand Your Toolkit with Free Resources
We understand the challenges you face and are dedicated to supporting your professional growth. Access our comprehensive suite of free resources designed to enhance your practice and patient outcomes:
Quick-Start Guide: Print this PDF to use in clinic. In 90 seconds you can have high quality goals set and a follow up plan. Quick Start Guide
Goal Setting: Use this Goal Setting Worksheet with patients to set nutrition and exercise goals.
Patient Handouts: Print these PDFs to help with optimizing nutrition Meal Planning for Kids and Balanced Plate Worksheet. For some quick tips for parents that want to make some subtle changes, How to Encourage Healthy Habits Without Saying a Word gives some great ideas.
Access High Quality Resources in Obesity Medicine
Stay at the Forefront of Obesity Medicine. Your commitment to staying informed and providing top-tier care is commendable. To support you, we have curated high-quality resources from leading organizations in obesity medicine. Also check out our recent Sutter Health Pediatric Grand Rounds from April, 2023.
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health
CDC Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers insights and intervention strategies to combat adverse childhood experiences. Visit CDC ACEs
Childhood Obesity and Nutrition
AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines: The most recent Clinical Practice Guidelines for Evaluation And Treatment of Children with Obesity Visit AAP CPG, 2023
AAP Technical Reports: This report outlines evidence based strategies to guide treatment decisions. Visit Part I: Interventions and Part II: Co-morbidities
AAP Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight: This institute provides resources on responsive feeding and strategies to prevent and treat obesity in children, aimed at both clinicians and families. Visit AAP Institute
Medication Management of Obesity: This CME Event is a fantastic resource for learning how to prescribe and monitor anti-obesity medications Visit University of Minnesota CME
Billing and Coding: The AAP CPG has Created a Billing and Coding for Obesity Care Quick Reference Card. Visit Coding Card
Childhood Obesity Cost-Effectiveness Study (CHOICES): This project evaluates the cost-effectiveness of obesity prevention strategies that can help children achieve a healthier weight. Visit CHOICES
Family Nutrition Physical Activity Screening Questionnaire: This validated tool assesses behaviors that might increase the risk of obesity in children. Visit the Questionnaire
Let’s Go! 5210 Questionnaire: Part of an obesity prevention initiative, this resource offers guidance and a screening questionnaire based on the 5210 healthy habits. Visit Let's Go! 5210
Motivational Interviewing: Join Sarah Armstrong, MD as She Discusses Integrating Motivational Interviewing Into Patient Encounters. Visit Recorded Workshop
CPG Explainer Videos: The AAP has Created a Series of Videos Along with the 2023 New Guidelines. Visit Video: Treatment Can Be Effective and Visit Video: Pediatrician’s Role in Obesity Treatment and Visit Video: Factors Associated with Improved Outcomes and Visit Video: Comprehensive Obesity Care Works
Limitations of BMI
Pediatrics: David Freedman, PhD reviews the relationship (or lack thereof) of BMI to Body Fatness. Visit Pediatrics
Pediatric Obesity: BMI has high specificity but low sensitivity to detect excess adiposity and fails to identify over a quarter of children with excess body fat percentage. Visit Pediatric Obesity
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the screening performance of BMI compared to Dexa Scan. Visit American J. Clin. Nutr.
Journal of Pediatrics: Evaluation of Utility of BMI in Identifying Excess Adiposity Across the Obesity Spectrum. BMI performed well with class 2 and 3 obesity but had a high degree of discordance was observed in youth with obesity and overweight. Visit Journal of Pediatrics
Pediatric Obesity: BMI Trends in Predicting Body Fat Across Multiethnic Children. Visit Pediatric Obesity
Weight Stigma and Bias
Conversations About Care: Listen to Institute for Healthy Weight Podcast Episode on Weight Stigma and Bias. Visit the Podcast
Rudd Center: University of Connecticut Teaches Clinicians How to Identify and Overcome Weight Bias. Visit Rudd Center
Weight Stigma and Bias Self-Assessment: The Rudd center provides this free self-assessement for Health Care Practitioners. Visit Self Assessment
Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition
Choose My Plate: Offers public dietary recommendations based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including personalized MyPlate plans. Visit Choose My Plate
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Provides comprehensive dietary advice for individuals across all age groups. Visit Dietary Guidelines
Cooking Matters: A national initiative to empower caregivers and parents with skills for budget-friendly and healthy cooking. Visit Cooking Matters
ChopChop Family: Offers cooking learning resources, recipes, and more to help children engage in cooking. Visit ChopChop Family
Menus of Change: Institute of America and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health works to realize a long-term, practical vision integrating optimal nutrition, public health, environmental stewardship and restoration. Visit Menus of Change
Sugar Education: Robert Lustig, MD Educates both Families and Clinicians on the Harms of Sugar. Visit Sugar Education
Physical Activity
Exercise is Medicine: Encourages physicians to incorporate physical activity prescriptions into their practice with provided tools and recommendations. Visit Exercise is Medicine
Physical Activity Guidelines: Provides physical activity guidelines suitable for different age groups. Visit Physical Activity Guidelines
Social Determinants of Health
AHRQ SDOH and Practice Improvement: Offers a compilation of tools designed to help healthcare organizations tackle social determinants of health (SDOHs). Visit AHRQ SDOH
Cultural Considerations: Listen to a Conversation about Care Podcast about Cultural Considerations for Obesity Care. Visit the Podcast
Food Insecurity: Listen to a Conversations about Care Podcast about Food Insecurity. Visit the Podcast
AAP Policy: Partnering with Parents and Families to Prevent Toxic Stress. Visit AAP Policy
Sleep Health
BEARS Sleep Screening Tool: A concise 5-item tool designed for identifying sleep disorders in children and adolescents from 2 to 18 years. Visit BEARS Tool
Media and Technology
Family Media Plan: Helps families establish media use goals and priorities for healthier screen time. Visit Family Media Plan
PhoneReady Questionnaire: An online tool developed by AT&T and the AAP to help parents decide if their children are ready for their own cell phones. Visit Phone Ready Questionnaire
Problematic Media Use Measure: Assesses potential screen addiction indicators in children and adolescents. Visit Problematic Media Use Measure
Health Communication and Parental Guidance
Healthychildren.org: Offers a variety of tips and advice on diet, activity, sleep, and parenting. Visit Healthychildren.org
Healthydrinkshealthykids.org: Provides resources to support healthy drink choices for children aged 0–5, targeting parents and professionals. Visit Healthy Drinks Healthy Kids
Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)/AAP Food Insecurity Screening Toolkit: Aids pediatricians in addressing food insecurity among children. Visit FRAC/AAP Toolkit
Eating Disorders
American Psychiatric Association: Provides Guidelines for Treatment of Eating Disorders Visit APA Guidelines
USPSTF: Provides Final Recommendation Report for Screening of Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Adults. Visit USPSTF
NEDA: NEDA Supports Individuals and Families Struggling with Eating Disorders. Visit NEDA
AAP: Provides Recommendations for Prevention of Obesity and Eating Disorders in Adolescents. Visit AAP
General Health Guidelines:
Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents: A set of comprehensive guidelines for child health supervision. Visit Bright Futures