Description
Deeper understanding throughout the lifecycle of the biological, behavioral, and environmental predictors of overweight/obesity and weight loss/maintenance in adults, and; the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity in children. Current evidence-based recommendations for assessment and treatment of weight management for clinical and community practice are presented and discussed. This course will also address clinical assessment of overweight/obesity, an in-depth understanding of the behavioral and environmental predictors of overweight/obesity, and nutrition and physical activity recommendations and best-practice approaches for managing overweight/obesity in children. Prerequisite: Coursework required to enter the IMSND program as described in bulletin, RD/RDN status or approval from instructor.