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Clinician's Guide to Understanding, Evaluating, and Treating Obesity
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NQ22
3 hours CE
Ellen Lavin, Ph.D.
Common understanding of obesity is that it is due to an imbalance between energy expenditure and energy intake. However, the disease of obesity is also attributed to a pathogenic process associated with the enlargement of fat cells. As a result, the secretions of these enlarged fat cells produce biochemical changes that lead to obesity-related disease processes.
Syllabus
Course Overview and Learning Objectives
Introduction
Assessment of Overweight and Obesity
Obesity and Health Risk Factors
Etiology
Psychological Considerations for Understanding Obesity and Overeating
Cultural, Ethnic and Social Influences on Obesity
Obesity and Substance Use Comorbidity
Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder
Core Skills for Clinicians Working with Obese Individuals
Behavioral Weight Management
Cognitive Restructuring and Techniques
Stress Management and Weight Maintenance
Pharmacological Agents in Obesity Treatment
Surgical Weight Management Options
Case Studies
Websites
References
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss how genetic, biological, behavioral , psychological, familial and sociocultural factors contribute to the development of obesity
- Describe medical complications associated with obesity
- Identify psychological considerations for understanding obesity and overeating
- List the components of a behavioral weight management plan
- Describe three core skills for clinicians working with obese individuals
- Understand the risks and benefits of surgical weight management
- Develop a cognitive-behavioral treatment plan with realistic goals
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