This course is Lesson 3 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Lifestyle Modifications for the Diabetic Patient." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Introduction
A. Incidence

B. Causes of obesity
1. Genetic
2. Environmental
3. Other (endocrine system disorders, medications)

C. Defining obesity
1. Body Mass Index
2. Waist circumference

D. Importance of Weight Loss in Disease Prevention
1. Diabetes Prevention Program

II. Health implications of obesity
A. Assessing co-morbidities
1. Pre-diabetes
2. Type 2 diabetes (adults and children)
3. Cardiovascular disease
4. Hypertension
5. Dyslipidemia
6. Gallstones
7. Sleep Apnea
8. Other

III. Therapeutic interventions for managing obesity
A. Assessing candidates for weight loss
1. BMI
2. Waist circumference
3. Risk status
4. Determine readiness to lose weight

B. Weight loss goals

C. Therapeutic lifestyle changes
1. Nutrition therapy
2. Physical activity
3. Behavior therapy
4. Adequate sleep
5. Stress management

E. Pharmacological

F. Surgical

G. Maintenance of weight loss

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the role of genetics versus environment in the cause of obesity.
2. Describe 3 health implications related to obesity.
3. Explain 3 therapeutic interventions for the management of obesity.