Aging and Obesity: Promoting Wellness and Bridging Gaps in Care Course

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Aging and Obesity: Promoting Wellness and Bridging Gaps in Care Course
Course Expires February 12, 2028
Credits: 11 (includes 1 Health Equity CPE)
Accreditations: CDR
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Learn the complexities of the obesity epidemic in older adults, and key strategies to successfully manage obesity in this population with this case-based self study course! You’ll also earn the CDR required Health Equity CPE!

This continuing professional education self-study course offers a range of materials that address the complexities of obesity in older adults. Participants will gain evidence-based insights on topics such as nutrition assessment, nutrition support, and strategies to address the stigma and biases often faced by older adults who are overweight or living with obesity.

Program Summary

This comprehensive program explores the complexities surrounding the obesity epidemic and older adults. With obesity now recognized as a chronic condition, the resources offered include a variety of formats (PDFs, podcasts, recorded webinars, and handouts) that deliver insights and practical solutions.

The materials focus on a range of essential topics, including:

  • The stigma and biases faced by individuals living with obesity and strategies for addressing these challenges.
  • Effective treatments and positive impact of weight loss, emphasizing evidence-based interventions that improve the health and well-being of older adults.
  • Cultural nuances regarding weight, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive approaches to obesity management.

Additionally, the program introduces 7 key strategies for successful obesity management in older adults, outlines the importance of person-centered care, and addresses significant barriers to accessing full-range, evidence-based care. The content also emphasizes the critical need to bring obesity management to the forefront of care for older adults. It aims to empower healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools necessary to make meaningful changes in practice. Whether through insights into gerontology, practical solutions to improve physical activity or a discussion on the obesity bill of rights, this program is designed to support healthcare professionals in the effort to improve the quality of care for older adults with obesity.

The required reading is a useful reference for registered dietitian nutritionists, certified diabetes counseling education specialists, and  nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered. The case-study based continuing professional education exam focuses on specific aspects of the book and helps the learner apply the information to their work setting.

Course includes eDocument (including a link to the required reading in the course document), electronic test and 1 certificate with passing grade.

After completion of this CPE program, the participants will be able to:

  1. Develop awareness of one’s own beliefs and values to inform and reduce biases when treating individuals who have a diagnosis of overweight or obesity.
  2. Recognize the importance of differences, orientation, and social and cultural norms that may impact individuals or groups with an overweight or obesity diagnosis, planning nutrition care, services, and education accordingly.
  3. Integrate knowledge of biological, physical, and social sciences with knowledge of food and nutrition to make decisions related to aging and obesity.
  4. Integrate new knowledge of aging and obesity into practice.

This course is intended for: RDNs, NDTRs and CDCESs

Aging and Obesity: Promoting Wellness and Bridging Gaps in Care Course awards 11 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

*Please note this course has also been approved for the required 1 health equity CPEU.

CDR Activity Number: 187000 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring

CDR Course Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

  • 1.7.3 Develops awareness of one’s own personal beliefs and values to inform and reduce biases.
  • 2.2.2 Recognizes the importance of differences, orientation, social and cultural norms that may have an impact on individuals, groups and plans of nutrition care, services or education.
  • 9.1.2 Integrates knowledge of biological, physical, and social sciences with knowledge of food and nutrition to make decisions related to nutrition care.
  • 9.2.4 Integrates new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.

Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) are not responsible for the provider’s interpretation of the Academy/CDR Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession or its enforcement as it relates to the scenarios and content presented in this activity.

This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.

Required Reading for this Course: GSA KAER Toolkit for the Management of Obesity in Older Adults and other resources from the GSA Enrich website on the Obesity and Overweight website (a link to the resources are included in the downloadable course document).

Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.

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The course highlights the issue of obesity in older adults, bringing it to the forefront through a multifaceted curriculum. The readings, videos, and podcasts create a comprehensive learning experience that addresses critical aspects of the topic. It provides practical and evidence-based solutions, including protein requirements of older adults, the importance of exercise, treatments and strategies to promote long-term health and well-being. The course and study material are easy to interpret while promoting a well-rounded understanding of this significant public health concern.
- Aging and Obesity: Promoting Wellness and Bridging Gaps in Care
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LDN

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