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CE Course Description 

In the last few decades, obesity has become an increasingly more common condition that affects 100 million adults in the United States. Obesity contributes to many interrelated health conditions, psychosocial issues, and financial burden. Lack of knowledge from the general public and healthcare professionals causes weight-related bias because many people are not aware of the causes of obesity and the challenges those living with obesity experience when trying to improve their health. This course will help nurses understand what obesity is and identify risk factors and causes that contribute to obesity. We will identify common comorbidities that occur with obesity, as well as other consequences of the disease. Current treatments, including newly approved GLP-1 agonists, will be reviewed. 

Author: Mary H, MSN

References / Contributions by:

1. Cleveland Clinic. (2023, 9-13-23). Metabolic Syndrome. Retrieved 9-28-24 from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10783-metabolic-syndrome
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2024a). About Obesity. Retrieved 9-25-24 from https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/php/about/index.html
3. The Nutrition Source (2024). Physical Activity. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Retrieved 9-27-24 from https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/physical-activity-research/

CE Course Objectives

1. Explain the definition of obesity and its classification based on body mass index (BMI) and other diagnostic criteria.
2. Analyze the various risk factors (e.g., genetic, environmental, behavioral) and causes contributing to obesity.
3. Differentiate between common comorbidities such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and the physiological consequences of obesity. 
4. Evaluate current treatment options for obesity, including lifestyle changes, pharmacological interventions, and surgical procedures, and their effectiveness in diverse populations.

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Added On: 11/13/2024