Adult Obesity and Bariatric Surgery: a Primer for Dietitians

Adult Obesity and Bariatric Surgery: a Primer for Dietitians is organized by Dietitian Central. This course has been approved for a maximum number of 1.00 Credits.

Live Event Date: Apr 26, 2022
Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Description:
In 2020, an estimated 297,000 Americans underwent bariatric surgery. This webinar will discuss risk factors, complications, and well pre-and post-operative nutritional requirements associated with bariatric surgery. Weight loss alternatives and options for obesity will also be discussed.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

• Define adult obesity.
• Know related hormones and metabolism.
• Be familiar with the updated 2020 American \Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery guidelines.
• Know various non-surgical and surgical weight loss procedures.
• Understand post-operative bariatric surgery dietary suggestions.

1.0 Credits