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Multi-Theme
Title: Principles of Obesity Management and Weight Control.
Contact Hours: 4.0 (4.0 CEUs)
ACPE UPN: 161-999-08-703-H01-P
Expire Date: 3/2001
Authors: Judy T. Chen, Pharm.D., BCPS, Purdue University School of Pharmacy; Devra K. Dang, Pharm.D., University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy; & Amy Heck Sheehan, Pharm.D., Purdue University School of Pharmacy
Goals & Objectives: Describe the epidemiological impact and discuss the health implications of overweight and obesity; demonstrate an understanding of current theories regarding the development of obesity, and identify the diagnostic criteria for classification of overweight and obesity; assess patients risk-status and develop treatment goals for weight loss and weight maintenance, evaluating the role of nonpharmacological interventions, dietary supplements, and surgery; appraise the role of pharmacological interventions in weight loss therapy based on patient-specific characteristics, designing an appropriate treatment plan and treatment–specific monitoring plan.
Disclosure: Authors report having no real or potential conflict of interest in relation to this course. The authors have signed a conflict of interest statement to ensure that any information in the course is fair and balanced.
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