Lifestyle Modifications: An Important Weigh to Manage Obesity

Friday, February 9, 9:15-10:15 AM

Accredited for Pharmacists and Technicians

This course highlights the importance of lifestyle modifications and their effect on a patient’s weight management journey. Learners will review examples of effective lifestyle modifications, delve into the latest medical nutrition recommendations for adults, and discuss physical exercise guidelines. By the end of this course, learners will feel confident recommending behavioral modification techniques and developing personalized lifestyle modification plans for patients.

Learning Objectives - Pharmacists
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE activity, participants should be able to:

  1. List screening tools utilized to identify candidates for lifestyle modifications.
  2. Summarize medical nutrition recommendations for adults according to current guidelines.
  3. Recall the physical exercise recommendations according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
  4. Recommend behavioral modification techniques for individuals seeking weight loss and maintenance.
  5. Develop a lifestyle modification plan in collaboration with a patient seeking weight loss and maintenance.

0.1 CEU/1 hr
UAN: 0107-0000-338-L01-P

Learning Objectives – Pharmacy Technicians
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE activity, participants should be able to:

  1. List screening tools utilized to identify candidates for lifestyle modifications.
  2. Summarize medical nutrition recommendations for adults according to current guidelines.
  3. Recall the physical exercise recommendations according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
  4. Recommend behavioral modification techniques for individuals seeking weight loss and maintenance.
  5. Develop a lifestyle modification plan in collaboration with a patient seeking weight loss and maintenance.

0.1 CEU/1 hr
UAN: 0107-0000-338-L01-T


Seena Haines, BCACP, NBC-HWC, CHWC, FASHP, FNAP, FCCP, FAPhA
Director, Professional Wellbeing and Belonging, Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy