Weight Loss: A Patient and Physician's Perspective

Weight Loss: A Patient and Physician's Perspective is organized by Obesity Medicine Association (OMA).

Presentation Information:
Presentation Date:September 25, 2016
Expiration Date: September 12, 2019 11:55 PM

Credits:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s): 0.75
Participation Credit(s): 0.75

Description:
Dr. Westman shares a patient's weight loss story through both the patient's and physician's perspective.

Objectives:
• Describe what foods are eaten and avoided on a low-carbohydrate diet
• Understand the dietary fat was not conclusively linked to health problems
• Understand that low carbohydrate diets are more effective than low-fat, low-calorie diets for weight loss in people with insulin resistance