Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PRVOUS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the statistical trends of obesity in the U.S., weight classifications, and implications of obesity.
Identify contributing factors to obesity.
Determine appropriate lifestyle and medical management therapies for the treatment of obesity.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Obesity
Overview of Obesity
Contributors of Obesity
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Lifestyle Management of Obesity
Lifestyle Management of Obesity
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Medical Management of Obesity
Medical Management of Obesity
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Subject Matter Expert: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a Certificate of Training in Weight Management and Advanced Training in Metabolic Adaptations. She also holds the Google Project Management Professional Certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Educators; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.