OVERVIEW

Current Concepts in Obesity Medicine is organized by Obesity Medicine Association (OMA).

Presentation Date: Jun 12, 2017
Expiration Date: May 29, 2020

Credits:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™: 1.50
Participation Credit(s): 1.50

Description:
Dr. Ethan Lazarus is a nationally recognized expert in obesity treatment and is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). In this presentation, one will learn how to perform an assessment and gain understanding in the different treatment approaches of nutrition, behavior, physical activity, pharmacotherapy, and surgery.

Objectives:
• Review the evidence on treatment options
• Realize the importance of individualizing patients' obesity treatment plans
• Understand why losing weight and keeping it off is so challenging
• Learn the diagnostic criteria for the disease of obesity

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.