Dietitian Course: Weight Loss Medications For The Treatment Of Overweight And Obesity

WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

Stay up to date on the current anti-obesity medications in 2023, their mechanism of action, percent weight loss, effects on comorbid conditions, criteria, nutrition and how to manage side effects.

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

Understand the 6 FDA approved weight loss medications for 2023.

Understand the recommendations for weight loss medications.

Understand the side effects and contradictions for weight.

Understand other factors that contribute to weight gain.

Live Webinar Date: Sep 26, 2023 (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)

Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 9.1.3, 9.2.2, 9.4.4, 10.1.1

Target Audience: RDs, DRTs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Janelle Hodovic, RD, MPH, CDCES, CSOWM

Janelle Hodovic RD, LD, MPH, CDCES, CSOWM is a Dietitian working in Bariatrics for the past 20 years in Iowa and Arizona. Staying healthy has always been a passion of hers. Working in the healthcare field, she's seen first-hand the effects of obesity. It is creating a substantial public health crisis in the United States and in the rest of the developed world. Over the years we have seen an increase in the prevalence of weight issues and obesity reflected among all ages, ethnic, racial and educational backgrounds. She also enjoys being a group fitness instructor, running marathons, triathlons, road races, mountain biking and skiing. She has run 9 marathons including Boston, NYC, Chicago and Berlin. She is also an adjunct instructor for Grandview College in Des Moines, Iowa.