The Obesity Epidemic: A Clinical Approach to Managing Obesity

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The Obesity Epidemic Live Online Seminar

Key topics to be covered:

  • Consequences of obesity: cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, etc.
  • Obesity genes - what is the role of genes in the obesity epidemic? 
  • The role of sleep and stress in weight management.
  • The new dietary recommendations for weight loss/weight management and optimal health.
  • Pharmacological and surgical management of obesity.
  • Exercise therapy: Exercise guidelines for all fitness levels.

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Course Objectives

  • List the current dietary recommendations for appetite control and glucose and insulin sensitivity.
  • Discuss the role of visceral adipose tissue in insulin resistance, prediabetes, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
  • List dietary, drug and surgical interventions for reducing body fat and promoting weight loss.
  • Review exercise recommendations for weight loss/weight management at all fitness levels.
  • Review the role of lifestyle modification in disease prevention and management.

Accreditations
Nursing Professionals (6 hours LIVE credit)
CE International is an approved provider by the Alabama State Nurses Association, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (provider # 5-132).
MED2000’s CA BRN#CEP 11697.
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Pharmacists (6 hours LIVE credit)
This course is cosponsored by MED2000, Inc. who is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE # 826-999-09-038-L01-P & 826-999-09-038-L01-T, IRD: 10-09. Full attendance and completion of course evaluation is required to receive statement of credit at conclusion of seminar. This is a knowledge based seminar.

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Registered Dietitians and RDTs (6 hours LIVE CPEUs)
This course is cosponsored by MED2000, Inc. who is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider (ME001) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CPE level I and II.

Physical Therapy Professionals (6 hours LIVE credit hours).
This course offers 6 credit hours. If your board requires prior approval, please check with them about how to obtain credit for this course.
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Occupational Therapy Professionals (6 hours LIVE credit)
The course is co-sponsored by MED2000, Inc., an approved provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the FL Board of OT Practice (#133). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Category 1.

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Certified Athletic Trainers (#P2662) (6 hours LIVE credit)
This course is cosponsored by MED2000, Inc. who is recognized by the NATA Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers .