Topics in Obesity (2023-2025)

With the increasing pandemic of obesity and obesity related health issues as a global cause of morbidity and mortality, the need to understand and develop effective treatments for those afflicted has never been more important.

Educational Purpose

Participants will gain an understanding of the complexities surrounding this health issue, review the latest research, and learn about current integrative treatments for obesity and weight gain issues. These include mind-body techniques, nutrition, physical activity and supplements in addition to conventional interventions.

Curriculum

I. Introduction & Basics
II. Obesity: The Disease
III. Clinical Management of the Patient with Obesity
IV. Pediatric Obesity
V. Meet The Patients
VI. Evaluation

Topics in Obesity (2023 - 2025) Learning Objectives

  • Learn that obesity is pandemic in both adult and pediatric populations.
  • Learn the multifactorial causes of obesity that include lifestyle, genetics, drugs, and environment.
  • Review evidence based integrative treatments that include not only nutrition and exercise but also hypnosis, mindfulness, sleep, yoga and health coaching among others.
  • Diagnose obesity using different measurements, such as BMI, percent body fat, and body composition.
  • Counsel patients that obesity is a disease that is associated with changes in normal physiology that increase the risk for many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular, liver, and rheumatological diseases.
  • Recognize that the obesity epidemic will not be solved until communities, schools, government and industry become involved.
  • Review the statistics of obesity in the pediatric population.
  • Learn integrative approaches to treatment of obesity in children.

Completion Requirements

Complete all the course work, course evaluation, and the final test with a score of 70% or better. Upon successful completion you will be able to print your certificate of completion.

Target Audience

This online enduring material educational program is designed for physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, and physician assistants and other health care providers who have an interest in obesity treatment.

Enrollment

You can register and start immediately. If you register for the course and pay with a credit card you will have immediate access to the course. Once your registration is complete, logout and log back in and your course will be listed on the campus page. If you cannot remember your account information, click the Forgot Password link on the login page and it will be emailed to you.

Topics In Obesity (2023-2025)
Disclosure & Education Credit Info

COM CME

Physicians

ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation and CME Designation Statement

The University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson designates this enduring material for a maximum of 9AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Current Approval Period - CME

March 01, 2023 to February 28, 2025

Most Recent Review by Author: August 22, 2022

Date of Last Review:March 1, 2023

Completion Requirements

Complete all the coursework, course evaluation, and the final test with a score of 70% or better. You are allowed unlimited re-attempts. Upon successful completion, you will be able to print your certificate of completion.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Information

All Faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.

Commercial Support

There is no commercial support for this activity.

Faculty / Authors

Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, ABOIM; Director, Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.

Vivian A. Kominos, MD, FACC, ABOIM; Integrative Cardiologist at Kominos Integrative Cardiology, LLC, Clinical Assistant Professor, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

Will Haas, MD, MBA; Chief Medical Officer for Essential Health & Wellness; Associate Professor, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

Joy Weydert, MD; Clinical Professor (Volunteer) of Integrative Medicine and General Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Health System; Associate Professor, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

Susan Roberts, PhD: Obesity and Energetics Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

Courtney Peterson, PhD, MS: Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition Sciences Co-Director, Sleep and Circadian Research Core

Kathleen Sanders, FNP, MSN, MPH: Nurse Practitioner at the Columbia University Medical Center

Planning Committee

Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, ABOIM; Director, Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.

Vivian A. Kominos, MD, FACC, ABOIM; Integrative Cardiologist at Kominos Integrative Cardiology, LLC, Clinical Assistant Professor, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine