This course is Lesson 1 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Weight Management Strategies." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Prevalence of obesity in the U.S.


a. Number of obese individuals
b. Number of obese children
c. Percent increase in obese individuals and future expectations


II. Dealing with obesity


a. Causes of obesity in the U.S.
b. Health risks of being obese
c. Cost of treatment
d. Preventative treatment—in our future?


III. Diseases and medical conditions associated with obesity


a. Discuss diseases and medical conditions
b. Define metabolic syndrome


1. Relation to treatment of obesity


c. Importance of reducing weight to treatment diseases/medical conditions


IV. Potential barriers and personal biases to being overweight/obese

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the current prevalence of overweight and obesity.
2. Define the scope of obesity in terms of health risks and costs for treating obesity.
3. Identify diseases or medical conditions associated with obesity and describe the importance of reducing weight in those with these conditions.
4. Define Metabolic Syndrome and its relation to the treatment of obesity.
5. Recognize personal biases and potential barriers to being overweight and obese.