Adult Weight Management
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Course Description & Information:
- The goal of the adult weight management course is to provide a practical approach to managing overweight and obese adult patients based on data from research and recommendations from established guidelines.
- Pharmacist information: ACPE UAN: 0826-9999-17-017-L01-P, IRD: 3-14-17. Knowledge based activity.
Course Objectives:
- Discuss dietary macronutrients (e.g. carbohydrates, protein, & fat) composition in the management of prediabetes, diabetes, and coronary heart disease.
- Identify the current FDA approved medications prescribed for weight loss and be able to describe the “off label’ use of medications for weight loss.
- Recognize current evidence-based recommendations for assessment and treatment of weight management.
- Identify genetic, biologic, and environmental contributors to weight status.
- Discuss the science behind selected dietary intervention programs and which population is most benefited (e.g. meal replacements, eating frequency and patterns).
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Course Credit: 3 Contact Hours
Accreditations:
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Who Should Attend:
Pharmacists, Dietitians, Nursing professionals, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.
Certificate Requirements:
- Full attendance.
- Completion of course post-test (70%) and evaluation.
How to Take a Live Online Seminar: View Tutorial
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