The goal of this program is to empower nurses, EMTs/paramedics, occupational therapists and physical therapists to help patients evaluate dietary recommendations and to make lifestyle changes to better manage their weight. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence and effects of overweight and obesity in the U.S.
- Discuss how diet and exercise contribute to weight management
- List four traits shared by those who have maintained weight loss
Accreditation Information
This course is intended for an interprofessional audience, including nurses, EMTs/paramedics, occupational therapists and physical therapists.
Nurses: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.
For the version accredited or approved for another profession, go to your specific profession at
www.continuingeducation.com or
Nurse.com/CE. If you have a CE Direct login ID and password (generally provided by your employer), please log in as you normally would at
lms.nurse.com and search for this topic title.
