Obesity Medicine Course, Part 1 (Ticketed)

Description

This session focuses on providing a foundational understanding of obesity as a disease and equips health care professionals with essential tools for the evaluation and diagnosis of adult and pediatric persons with obesity. The course delves into the basic concepts defining obesity and its pathophysiology. Presenters explore the 4 pillars of obesity treatment, ie, nutrition therapy, physical activity, behavior modification, and medical management. [Note: Continuing education credits earned at this session count as group 2 credits toward the American Board of Obesity Medicine qualifications for certification via the CME pathway.]

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Presentations

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Nov 15 2024
San Diego, CA

Obesity Medicine and the Obesity Board 

Allison L Rhodes, MD, Presenter
MASLD
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Nov 15 2024
San Diego, CA

Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Obesity 

Nicholas J Pennings, DO, Presenter
MASLD
2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Nov 15 2024
San Diego, CA

Impact of Obesity on the Liver 

Harmeet Malhi, MBBS, FAASLD, Presenter
MASLD
2:55 PM - 3:15 PM
Nov 15 2024
San Diego, CA

Four Pillars of Obesity Management: Nutrition Therapy, Physical Activity, Behavior Modification, and Medical Management 

Allison L Rhodes, MD, Presenter
MASLD
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Nov 15 2024
San Diego, CA

Principles of Pharmacologic Therapy for Patients With Obesity

Nicholas J Pennings, DO, Presenter
MASLD

Objectives

  • Recognize the basic concepts defining obesity as a disease.
  • Describe the pathophysiology of obesity.
  • Review strategies for treating obesity using the 4 pillars of nutrition, physical activity, behavior modification, and medical management.