Learning Objectives:

1.                   Understand the rationale and suggested screening timeframes for hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia

2.                   Provide detail on the identification of the patient population, suggested timeframe, and treatment options for hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and artherosclerosis

3.                   Discuss correlation between risk factors during child development and the onset of adult cardiovascular disease

4.                   Discuss the role of endocrine disorders and genetic causes as root causes for obesity

5.                   Understand when Pediatricians and Family Practice providers should refer patients with obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia should be referred to tertiary care