In 2004, local Pitt County dietitians, under the leadership of Ms. Emilie Balkman, MPH, RD, LDN and Dr. Kathryn Kolasa, PhD, RD, LDN developed a medical nutrition therapy protocol specifically for overweight children. The protocol provides guidance on topics to discuss with overweight children for a series of nutrition visits as well as patient education materials for each session.
Since 2004, two new versions of the protocol have been issued. The latest version, posted in September 2007, includes updated resources, additional handouts and a brief summary of outcomes. The protocol also incorporates some of the new 2007 American Dietetic Association recommendations for the management of obesity in children. The protocol is being implemented county-wide so that overweight children receive a consistent standard of care for nutrition counseling services.
Download the new Medical Nutrition Therapy protocol here or contact Sarah Henes, MA, RD, LDN at heness@ecu.edu with any questions or to obtain a hard copy or CD.
