Pediatrics – Nutrition & Fitness for Life

For Medical Professionals

Education and Training

Boston Medical Center’s NFL Program participates in various education and training programs, including:

• Vertical integration of nutrition and weight management in the medical school curriculum
  
  
• Fourth year advanced-pediatric-nutrition elective for Boston University School of Medicine medical students (http://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm-reg/catalogue/pediatrics/)
  
  
• “Obesity Cycle,” A Teacher’s Guide to Pediatric Nutrition website
  
  
• Yearly CMEs and CEUs for health professionals with interests in pediatric ambulatory weight management
  
  
• Nutrition education for families and community leaders
  
  
• More than 200 regional and national presentations