Overcoming Obesity 2023 (Live) -Early Intervention in Weight Management: Treating Pre-Obesity
Treatment of people with unhealthy weight has typically focused on those with obesity or in those with BMI ≥ 27 with existing comorbidities; however, evidence indicates that the negative effects of excess weight on morbidity and mortality begin at lower BMI categories. Properly identifying at-risk patients who have pre-obesity and initiating treatment earlier may interrupt the progression towards further weight gain, obesity, and prevent or delay comorbidities. This engaging and interactive session will underscore the risks associated with pre-obesity, highlight best practices for screening and taking a weight history, and review practical treatment strategies to halt progression of the disease.
CME/CE Expiration Date: 11/28/23
*The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific presentation.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the risk of disease burden associated with pre-obesity
- Understand the importance of proper screening techniques for weight history
- Become familiar with evidence based practical treatment strategies for patients with pre-obesity
Michelle Look, MD, FAAFP
This session is approved by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® for 0.15 pharmacology contact hour(s).
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Obesity Medicine Association designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the commensurate amount with the extent of their participation in the activity.