Guide for the Interprofessional Treatment of Overweight and Obesity

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

1. Integrate knowledge of the biological, physical, and social science-based information as it relates to overweight and obesity.
2. Differentiate between outdated and current evidence-based practice in identifying, managing, and treating overweight and obesity.
3. Analyze new information and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy for the treatment of overweight and obesity.
4. Integrate new knowledge on overweight and obesity and associated clinical conditions into practice.

This course is intended for: RDNs, NDTRs, and CDCESs

Guide for the Interprofessional Treatment of Overweight and Obesity Continuing Professional Education Course awards 26 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

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

CDR Activity Number: 186601   Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring

CDR Course Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

• 2.1.1 Applies cultural humility and competence, and consideration for social determinants of health in a variety of settings (eg, healthcare, education, business) to show respect for individuals, groups and populations.
• 2.3.1 Demonstrates dedication towards integrating behaviors that support cultural humility in the delivery of nutrition and dietetics care, services, education and advocacy.
• 9.2.1 Integrates knowledge of biological, physical, and social sciences with knowledge of food and nutrition to make decisions related to nutrition care.
• 9.2.2 Differentiates between outdated and current evidence-based practice related to the management of diseases and clinical conditions.
• 9.2.3 Analyzes new information and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy.
• 9.2.4 Integrates new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.

Note: 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: Health Professional’s Guide to Treatment of Overweight and Obesity.

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.