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Obesity
Role of the Brain: Novel Approaches to Managing Obesity – Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (OPQ)
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2019-07-11
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to understand:
- Prevalence rates and factors that contribute to obesity in Canada
- 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 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
- Realistic expectations of outcomes for pharmacotherapy in the management of obesity
- Strategies for overcoming barriers to treating obesity as a chronic medical condition
- How to engage patients using behaviour change counselling strategies such as the 5As of Obesity Management