The Obesity Paradox Webinar

Posted by on July 01, 2013

Program Overview

The relationship between weight and health may be more complicated than health care professionals may realize. In fact, a recent meta-analyses indicated that relative to normal weight, overweight may actually be associated with significantly lower all-cause mortality. But, what does this mean for your clinical practice?

In this program, two thought leaders in the field of cardiovascular health and fitness discuss the “obesity paradox,” including the benefits of exercise independent of weight loss and how (and why) being lean but unfit is dangerous to cardiovascular health.

Learning Objectives

List the adverse effects of overweight and obesity on cardiovascular risk and cardiac structure/function

Summarize the evidence that relative to normal weight, overweight is associated with lower all-cause mortality.

Review the evidence for the benefit of exercise on cardiovascular health independent of weight loss.

Identify the impact of exercise on weight loss and weight maintenance, based on frequency, intensity, type and duration.

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Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET (12pm CT/11am MT/10am PT)

CPE Credit: RDs and DTRs: 1 (Level 2) credit hour ; Nurses: RN, NP: 1 CE Credit

Format: Webinar (Live internet-based presentation with Q&A session)

Fee: This activity is complimentary, but pre-registration is required.
at http://eo2.commpartners.com/users/pcna/checkout2.php

Target Audience: Registered dietitians, nurses, dietetic technicians, registered and other healthcare professionals interested in improving their understanding of how lifestyle factors, including BMI and fitness, impact cardiovascular health.