Diets and Dietary Modifications
Course Overview
Why are so many people becoming overweight? There are several explanations, but the most common reason for obesity is related to consuming more calories than the number of calories burned. This is primarily due to unhealthy eating behaviors and a lack of physical activity, both of which may be the result of environmental and socioeconomic factors that can limit access to healthy, whole foods and safe places to exercise.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the risk factors for and complications of overweight and obesity.
- Compare and contrast the evidence associated with popular dietary strategies for weight loss.
- Discuss the possible benefits and risks of plant-based diets.
- Review the benefits and limitations of low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets.
- Identify counseling points regarding misconceptions with different dietary strategies.
About the Author/Presenter
Chelsey McIntyre, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist who specializes in drug information, literature analysis, and medical writing. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis. She then went on to complete her PharmD at Creighton University, followed by a clinical residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. McIntyre held the position of Drug Information and Policy Development Pharmacist at CHOP until her move to Washington state in 2017, after which she spent the next six years as a clinical editor for Natural Medicines, a clinical reference database focused on natural products and alternative therapies. She continues to create rigorous professional analysis and patient education materials for various publications while also practicing as a hospital pharmacist. Her professional interests include provider and patient education, as well as the application of evidence-based research to patient care.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing, Pharmacy
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