With the science of nutrition always changing, it is important that RDNs and other healthcare professionals stay well informed on the latest evidence-based weight management practices. Even if you are not working directly in the field of obesity, healthcare professionals anywhere are likely to encounter patients who are overweight or have obesity. This module provides an efficient overview of the most recent findings in weight management and will allow practitioners to feel comfortable talking to their patients about their weight and assisting them in successful behavior change.

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Goal and Learning Outcomes

The goal of this course is to inform fitness professionals, health educators, nurses, nutrition and dietetics professionals, occupational therapists, and physical therapists of knowledge about evidence-based weight management. After taking this course, you should be able to

Identify the effects of being overweight and obesity in the U.S.
Recognize evidence-based methods of weight management.
Indicate 4 traits shared by those who have maintained their weight loss.
Determine at least 3 components of a non-diet approach such as Health at Every Size.

Course Authors

Elizabeth Kellerman

MSN, RN

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NURSES

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP#13791

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None of the planners/faculty, unless otherwise noted, for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

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This course is intended for multiple professions, including nurses, dietitians, fitness professionals, health educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and physicians.

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Weight Management: Facts Not Fads

This course is FREE with Unlimited CE!

Goal and Learning Outcomes

Course Authors

Elizabeth Kellerman

Accreditation Information

NURSES