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Course Information
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This lesson is supported by:
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Faculty
Dr. Lawrence Cheskin - Johns Hopkins University
Faculty Disclosure
Dr. Cheskin would like to disclose that he is an unpaid consultant for Medifast, Inc.
Grant support by Medifast, Inc.
Goals and Objectives
At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss social and psychological factors contributing to the growing epidemic of obesity in America
- Describe how obesity and BMI relate to co-morbidity and relative life expectancy
- Describe how physical activity, dieting and portion control can reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with obesity
- Describe the 7 best hopes for preventing obesity and how pharmacists can help patients become better informed consumers of obesity science
- Answer the question: Are Health Professionals Adequately addressing Issues of Obesity?
Target Audience
Pharmacists
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Technologies Used
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 Macromedia Flash
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Price: FREE!
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ACPE Accreditation
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RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This home study web activity has been assigned a maximum of 1.5 credit hours (0.15 CEU) and the ACPE UPN: 372-000-05-013-H04.
This accreditation expires on 12/18/2008.
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To receive educational credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form and pass the online assessment with a score of 70% or better. If you do not receive a minimum score of 70% or better, you are permitted 1 retake(s). After passing the assessment, you can view, print and track your statements of credit online. There is no fee to participate in this activity.
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The material presented here does not reflect the views of Pharmacy Choice, Inc., RxSchool, or the companies providing educational content. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
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