Obesity and Nutrition Support

Course overview

UAN: 0018-0000-19-206-H04-P RELEASE: 08/29/2019 EXPIRE: 08/19/2022 CREDITS: 1.5 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Briefly discuss the clinical importance of obesity 2. Examine the potential role that gut microbes may play in the pathogenesis of obesity 3. Review whether probiotics are able to aid in the treatment of obesity 4. What is the obesity paradox 5. What are the limitations of the obesity paradox 6. Importance of fat distribution and body composition 7. Nutritional implications NOTE: An annual subscription for Purdue's nutrition support pharmacy re-certification program provides access to both the continuing education component of the program and the "Professional Resources" for practitioners. Subscriptions to the continuing educational offerings, which have been accredited through ACPE and BPS, can be purchased for an annual fee of $195 for pharmacists.