Module A - Individualized Weight Management For The Patient
Upon completion of this module, the participants will:
- Understand the multi-factorial causes of weight gain
- Evaluate genetic markers for particular foods that show benefits in weight loss
- Evaluate genetic markers for exercise recommendations bases on genetics
- Know nutritional depletions that are caused by bariatric surgery
- Learn how to replace nutrients in patients that have had bariatric surgery
- Learn individualized therapies for weight management
- Understand the role of inflammation in weight gain
- Understand the importance that allergies play in gaining weight
- Recognized that hormonal imbalances can cause weight gain including: sex hormones, thyroid, insulin, and cortisol
- Understand the value of sleep deprivation and weight management
- Appreciate the value that detoxification plays in weight management
- Know how to detoxify a patient
- Comprehend the role yeast infections may play in weight gain
- Evaluate the role of neurotransmitter function in weight gain
- Appreciate the importance psychological dysfunction has on weight gain and weight loss
- Learn nutrients that aid in weight loss
- Understand the science behind why some foods are addicting
- Know the role that stress plays in weight gain and whether a patient can successfully lose weight
- Review healthy eating programs for weight management that are individualized to the patient's needs
- Understand the importance of energy metabolism and production in weight management
