Combating Childhood & Adolescent Obesity - 3 Hours Credit

Course Description & Information:

• Childhood and adolescent obesity has reached epidemic proportions and strategies for combating this growing health problem are discussed in this seminar. Topics will include current statistics of childhood obesity, disease risks and health implications of childhood obesity, along with current recommendations for diet and exercise strategies.
• ACPE UAN: 0826-9999-14-043-L01-P, IRD: 6-14-14. Knowledge based activity.
• Nursing Pharmacy Hours: 3 contact hours.

Course Objectives :

• Discuss the health implications of childhood and adolescent obesity.
• List dietary and exercise interventions to combat childhood and adolescent obesity.
• Review current surgical and pharmacological interventions for combating childhood obesity.

Contact Hours: 3 (0.3 CEUs)

Target Audience: Pharmacists, Nursing professionals, Dietitians, Physical and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.

Certificate Requirements:

• Full attendance required.
• Completion of course post-test (70%) and course evaluation.

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