The Physical and Emotional Health Benefits of Modest Weight Loss

This continuing medical education course reviews research supporting the claim that a modest weight loss can improve both the physical and emotional comorbidities associated with overweight/obesity. Specific disease states are addressed along with the significance of a 5% to 10% weight loss. Lifestyle interventions are compared and long-term outcomes and weight maintenance strategies are discussed.

Discussion Threads

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Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education course, healthcare professionals should be better able to:

  1. Name three lifestyle interventions that promote modest weight loss.
  2. Compare and contrast overweight BMI with obesity BMI to determine how obesity class affects modest weight loss.
  3. List three physical benefits of a 5% to 10% weight loss.
  4. Analyze two dietary factors that aid in weight maintenance.
  5. Predict long-term challenges in maintaining a 5% to 10% weight loss.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
07/06/2020
Course expires: 
07/05/2023
Cost:
$25.00
Rating: 
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FACULTY
Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN
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PLANNERS
Jack Graham, Director, Continuing Education
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Leslie Cimei, Associate Director, Continuing Education
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 Rina Allawh, MD FAAD
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Great Valley Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Great Valley Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Great Valley Publishing adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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