Dental CE Course: Obesity - Live Weekly Webcasts

Earn Live CE Units Online - Weekly Webcast Seminars
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Obesity is a major health challenge in the United States. In the United States over 55 percent of adults are considered overweight and 23 percent of adults are considered obese. The increase in obesity is also spreading to children, with one in five American kids now classified as overweight.

Course Description
After completing this course, the clinician will be able to:
1)Discuss the medical definition and statistical determinations for overweight and obese individuals.
2) Discuss the change in the prevalence of overweight and obese individuals over the last 30 years.
3) Describe the health risks associated with obesity.
4) Discuss the most common causes of obesity.
5) Describe the various treatment options for obesity.
6) Explain how obesity can impact the dental office.