Session 4: Empowering Patients & Families for Success: Setting Goals in Pediatric Obesity Treatment

1. Goal setting is a cornerstone of pediatric obesity treatment.

a) True
b) False

2. Empowering patients and families to take active roles in their health journey is imperative.

a) True
b) False

3. Tailoring goals to developmental stages and individual capabilities aids in long-term success.

a) True
b) False

4. The foundation of effective goal setting include goals that are:

a) Specific
b) Measurable
c) Achievable
d) Time-bound
e) All of the above

5. A strategy for successful goal implementation is to use incremental steps.

a) True
b) False

6. To define a specific goal it is helpful to include the following information:

a) Who is involved
b) When will the action occur
c) How will the action be taken
d) All of the above

7. Using a multidisciplinary approach to support goal adherence is optimal for long-term success.

a) True
b) False

8. The following collaborations are required in order to set a foundation for effective goal setting:

a) Patient & family
b) Family & healthcare team
c) Healthcare team & patient
d) All of the above

9. It is necessary to modify goals as the patient progresses.

a) True
b) False