The goal of this course is to help healthcare professionals learn about obesity-related diseases and the management of diabetes and obesity with exercise and nutrition.
Course Publication Date:
May 15, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | DO120919 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Nutrition & Fitness & Complimentary
Community & Home Health
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Pediatric Medicine
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Learning Objectives
Discuss obesity-related diseases and health care costs in the United States.
Discuss the cost of treating obesity-related diseases.
Describe the goals of diabetes medical nutrition therapy.
List three nutrition-related strategies for achieving the goals of MNT for persons with diabetes.
Describe the role of carbohydrates in meal planning for persons with diabetes.
Name the three types of carbohydrates.
Discuss the key recommendations for a healthy eating pattern and what it includes.
Discuss what things a healthy eating pattern limits.
Give three tips for exercising for people with diabetes.