Dietitian Course: The PCOS and Weight Connection

THE PCOS AND WEIGHT CONNECTION

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that is the leading cause of anovulatory infertility and a risk factor for long-term health complications. It is estimated that 5-10% of women worldwide have PCOS and, traditionally, nutrition therapy and weight loss are considered first-line treatment. Obesity is a common finding in women with PCOS and at least half of women with this condition are reported to be overweight or obese. But for women with PCOS, weight loss can become a constant struggle. Why is it so difficult to lose weight with PCOS? In this one-hour webinar, we will discuss the relationship between PCOS and weight.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Gain essential knowledge of PCOS diagnosis, symptoms, reproductive implications, and long-term health risks.

Understand health risks associated with PCOS including infertility, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, eating disorders, and certain gynecological cancers.

Gain insight on the relationship between weight and PCOS.

Gather weight loss recommendations for patients with PCOS.

Gain evidence-based nutrition and wellness recommendations for PCOS management.

Understand how PCOS affects fertility and recommendations beyond weight loss.

Enlist recommended resources for both RDs and clients.

Live Event Date: Dec 05, 2024

Expiration Date: Dec 16, 2027

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 3.1.3, 6.1.8, 8.3.3, 10.2.4

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM

Holly Herrington is an accomplished Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with over 15 years of experience. She has worked as an Advanced Clinical Dietitian at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes, and weight management. She has also collaborated with the National Dairy Council to promote health and wellness through dairy education.

Holly has contributed to textbook chapters on nutrition for bariatric surgery and weight regain after bariatric surgery. She has been an invited lecturer and presenter at renowned medical conferences such as the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and The Obesity Society (TOS). Additionally, she has been a featured expert for media outlets such as WGN, FOX News Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, US News and World Report, Men's Health, and the Chicago Tribune.

Her clinical interests span a range of areas, including weight loss and bariatric surgery, diabetes management, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal health, women's health, the gut microbiome, and prenatal nutrition. Given her deep expertise and extensive experience, Holly Herrington is a reliable resource for evidence-based nutrition advice and guidance.

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