September 2020
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Choice is relative: Reinforcing value of food and physical activity in obesity treatment
For those seeking weight loss, giving up favorite foods and focusing on increasing physical activity is challenging and many traditional diet and exercise plans deprive individuals of favorite foods and emphasize avoiding sedentary activities. This practice can be counterproductive in that deprivation may only heighten appeal and potentially lead to relapse. The behavioral economic approaches of using substitutes and complements to change choices are potential tools, but many health professionals providing care to those with obesity are unaware how to use them as a component of obesity treatment. Learn how substitutes and complements promote engagement in healthy alternatives and may be used effectively as a part of an overall lifestyle modification plan. The webinar will conclude with a question and answer session to provide additional opportunities to discuss practical applications.
Katelyn Carr, PhD, is Senior Research Scientist at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo. Dr. Carr earned her PhD in Neuroscience at University at Buffalo and her research interests include memory processes relating to food and eating behaviors (specifically working memory), food reinforcement and its relationship to energy intake, and implementing behavioral economics principles in food choices. Dr. Carr is an author on numerous peer-reviewed journal publications and is a recipient of the CLIMB Scholar award (Collaborative Learning and Mentoring in the Biosciences).
Webinar Details
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
CE Credit: 1.0 contact hour, 1.0 CPEU
Upon completing this activity, the learner will be able to:
1. Describe how behavioral economic principles can influence obesity treatment.
2. Discuss the role of the home environment on obesity risk.
3. Learn how the use of substitutes and complements can be effective tools in obesity treatment.
Details on CE credit
The planners and presenter of this program have no disclosures to report
To receive a CE certificate, you must individually register online for the webinar, attend the full program and complete an online evaluation.
Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation.
Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 1 Continuing Professional Education unit (CPEU) for completion of this activity.
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