• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  According to CDC data, approximately 42% of adults in the United States are classified as being obese. Obesity is a driving factor for a host of disease states, including type 2 diabetes. In this unique panel discussion, experts tackle this complex topic from a variety of perspectives. Traditional weight loss medications are discussed, along with the data on the role of diet, exercise, and intermittent fasting. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with panelists in real time.

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   22223H99_2pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   22223H99_6pp.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Cite the proposed mechanisms by which fasting may provide benefits for weight loss

  Identify current FDA-approved options for weight loss

  Identify the various components of functional and lifestyle medicine including diet, exercise, and nutraceuticals

  Pharmacy Technician

  Cite the proposed mechanisms by which fasting may provide benefits for weight loss

  Identify current FDA-approved options for weight loss

  Identify the various components of functional and lifestyle medicine including diet, exercise, and nutraceuticals

  Nurse

  Identify current FDA-approved options for weight loss

  Identify the various components of functional and lifestyle medicine including diet, exercise, and nutraceuticals

  Cite the proposed mechanisms by which fasting may provide benefits for weight loss

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-920981

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-22-223-H99-P
  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-22-223-H99-T
  Nurse 0798-0000-22-223-H99-N
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Robert  Kress, RPh Functional Pharmacy Consulting

  Megan  Adelman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, CDE Family Medicine Pharmacy Specialist, Cleveland Clinic Akron General

  Cory  Jenks, PharmD, MHP, BCPS, BCACP Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, Optum

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