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Faculty Presenter

Scott Kahan, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance
George Washington University
Director
National Center for Weight and Wellness
Washington, DC

Activity Overview
More than two-thirds of adults and one in three children in the United States are currently defined as overweight or obese. The high prevalence of obesity, the associated medical complications, and high health care costs make obesity a serious public health issue. Healthcare provider awareness may lead to increased screening of patients at risk, increased prescribing of medications to prevent or treat obesity, and recommendations of lifestyle modifications for those who are obese. This webinar will discuss the current treatment recommendations and appropriate selection of pharmacologic options to treat and prevent obesity, as well as the role that nurse practitioners can play to improve obesity management.

Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Identify the prevalence of obesity and associated co-morbid conditions and the need to screen for them
• Examine current treatment guidelines including the development of lifestyle management and pharmacotherapy treatment plans
• Explain how to effectively utilize available pharmacotherapies for obesity, including appetite suppressants and agents that reduce nutrient absorption

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk.