- Develop and Pilot Test Survey. The Pediatrician Survey will be designed to assess both practice patterns and attitudes/beliefs pertaining to childhood and adolescent obesity. From a review of the literature and the recently published guidelines, along with interviews with practicing pediatricians, we will generate items that assess relevant diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to childhood obesity, including patient and physician demographic data. We will also thoroughly review the literature to identify attitudes and beliefs that may impact pediatricians approaches to obesity management. The survey will be pilot tested with a small sample of practicing pediatricians, and appropriate modifications in the survey will be made.