The Skinny on Weight Management: An Osteopathic Approach to the Obesity Epidemic

Learning Objectives:

• Review current obesity epidemiology and the history of weight management; evaluate how this was changed by COVID-19.
• Examine current guidelines to treat obesity, nutrition, activity, behavior, medication and surgery.
• Review current medications available for weight management.
• Review algorithm to approach bariatric surgery.

Faculty Disclosures:  Dr. Larson has no conflict of interest with the presentation of this lecture.

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Wisconsin Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons (WAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Grievance Policy: ​Grievances regarding this program or AOA CME credit reporting will be handled on an individual basis. All grievances should be directed in writing to the WAOPS Executive Director at info@waops.org or by mail to WAOPS, 1288 Summit Avenue, Suite 107-126, Oconomowoc, WI 53066. Grievances that cannot be resolved by WAOPS will then be sent to the AOA Council on CME, 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.