Obesity and Weight Management

Resource Overview

This module, which is composed of 10 clinically-rich questions, discusses current approaches to the management of obesity. There has been a considerable emphasis placed on understanding the regulation of appetite and, in consequence, there is a growing pharmaceutical armamentarium of use in weight management. This module discusses the evidence relating to weight management, including bariatric surgical intervention.

Work through the questions, reflect upon your answers and take advantage of the further reading available in order to improve your knowledge and understanding of obesity and weight management. Once you successfully complete the resource - and achieve the minimum pass rate of 60% - you'll be awarded with a downloadable one hour CPD Certificate, which you can print or upload to your annual CPD Portfolio.

Aims and Objectives

On successful completion of this CPD module, you will have an improved understanding of the following:

• The evidence relating to lifestyle modifications
• Therapeutic options relating to weight management
• Psychological aspects of maintaining weight loss