Obesity and Weight Loss Medications

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Disclosure statements

Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:

·      Define obesity according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as relates to Body Mass Index (BMI).

·      Review the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved weight loss medications, their mechanisms of action, and side effects.

·      Review off-label use medications that have been prescribed for weight loss.

·      Discuss the benefits and contraindications of weight loss medications.

·      Review weight loss medication considerations for the pediatric population.

·      Understand that weight loss medications should be used as an adjunct to dietary changes and increased physical activity to achieve weight loss goals.

 

Policy Statement

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Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

 

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