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Obesity
Role of the Brain: Novel Approaches to Managing Obesity – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2019-05-22
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the lessons, participants will understand
- The prevalence rates and factors that contribute to obesity in Canada
- The importance of treating obesity as a chronic medical condition to improve health outcomes
- The role of the brain in regulating behaviour, hunger and cravings, as well as the impact of food cravings on outcomes in the management of obesity
- Current Canadian practice guidelines for the management of obesity, including the role of nonpharmacological (behavioural) and pharmacological management
- Newer pharmacotherapies that have recently become available in Canada for the management of obesity
- What are realistic expectations for outcomes in pharmacotherapy in the management of obesity
- How to engage patients using behaviour change counseling strategies such as the 5As of Obesity Management