OVERVIEW

Obesity in America: Management and Treatment in Children, Adolescents, and Adults is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2025-06-02

Course Description:
The United States is in an obesity epidemic. This course focuses on the prevention of overweight and obesity. Often, the disease starts in childhood, continues through adolescence, and remains prevalent in adulthood. This continuing education course highlights the comorbidities and consequences and explains the effects of anti-obesity stigma. Strategize with your patients to prevent, manage, and treat this condition successfully.

Course Learning Objectives
1) Describe the prevalence and impact of overweight and obesity in U.S. adults, children, and adolescents.
2) Examine the pathogenesis and etiology of overweight and obesity.
3) Discuss the comorbidities and consequences of obesity.
4) Explain the psychosocial effects of stigma and weight bias.
5) Describe components of assessment for overweight or obesity.
6) Summarize strategies for the management and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults, children, and adolescents.
7) Discuss considerations in caring for the bariatric patient.
8) Outline ways to prevent overweight and obesity in all age groups.

TARGET AUDIENCE

NursingOccupational TherapistsPhysical Therapist

SPECIALITIES

EndocrinologyEmergency NurseNutritionPediatricsPharmacy and MedicinePulmonary Care Nurse

REFUND, CANCELLATION POLICY & DISCLAIMER

Refunds are available if you cancel within 14 days of order confirmation and haven't started any courses. Note that online transaction charges will be deducted. No refund if courses are started during the cancellation period

DISCLAIMER

eMedEvents neither represents any State Medical Board nor claims to provide any online course on behalf of the State Medical Board. Subscribing to any of our CME/CE online courses is entirely at the user's discretion, and they should verify with their State Medical Board for their current re-licensure requirements.

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