Health Professional's Guide to Treatment of Overweight and Obesity

Level 1 & 2 CPE

CPE Type: 741 Enduring

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1.  Describe the use of BMI for diagnostic purposes—listing its pros and cons.

2.  Discuss two gender and race differences in experiencing weight stigma.

3. Define and give two examples of patient-centered care.

4. Discuss three adverse health issues from obesity.

5.  Describe four criteria used to diagnose metabolic syndrome and why it matters.

6.  Identify and describe three types of moderate and vigorous physical activity and the recommended weekly duration.

7.  Describe three possible health/emotional outcomes of having multiple adverse events in childhood.

8.  Describe and discuss two benefits and cons of each in weight management: Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), very low-calorie (VLCD), high-protein/low-carbohydrate diet, and the 5:2 periodic fasting diet.

9.  Discuss the American College of Sports Medicine’s recommendation for minimum weekly
physical activity.

10.  Compare and contrast the following counseling methods: cognitive behavioral therapy
(CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindful eating, intuitive eating.

11.  Describe two pros and cons of taking GLP-1.