Understanding the New Landscape of Anti-Obesity Medications: Evidence to Applied Practice

About this course

Part 1 of 2: Obesity medicine has been transformed with the introduction of contemporary anti-obesity medications which are highly effective for obesity treatment and related chronic conditions. This webinar-based course provides information on the current anti-obesity medications, and others that are in the developmental pipeline, how they are prescribed, indicated, and medically managed. Additionally addressed is how physical activity and lifestyle approaches need to adapt to these frontline medical treatments for obesity. Part 2: Adapting Programming in the New Landscape of Anti-Obesity Medications: Biological, Behavioral, & Business Considerations | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) will dive into deeper considerations for fitness programming for clients taking anti-obesity medications from both a biological and behavioral standpoint along with facility considerations for building inclusive environments.

What you will learn

• Understand the application and effectiveness of contemporary anti-obesity medications
• Provide an overview of indications, medical management, side-effects, and comprehensive obesity care strategy
• Understand contemporary approaches for inclusion of, and effectiveness of, physical activity within the context of contemporary anti-obesity medications

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