This course is Lesson 4 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. Types of weight loss procedures


a. Restrictive
b. Malabsorptive
c. Combination restrictive/malabsorptive


II. Criteria for weight loss surgery


a. BMI
b. Co-morbidities
c. Contraindications
d. Screening
e. Desired and undesired behaviors for those having surgical intervention


III. Nutritional Guidelines


a. Pre-Bariatric surgery
b. Post-Bariatric surgery
c. Supplementation
d. Vitamin/mineral deficiencies


IV. Pharmacotherapy


a. Current medications used for weight loss


1. Prescription
2. Over-the-counter medications

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. List the main types of weight loss procedures
2. Define criteria for those considering weight loss surgery
3. List the risks/contraindications involved with weight loss surgery.
4. Describe the importance of nutritional status pre and post Bariatric surgery
5. Identify current medications used in weight loss