Beyond Willpower: Helping Patients Succeed in Long-Term Weight Management

Overview

This evidence-based session equips clinicians with a practical framework to address the physiologic drivers of weight gain and regain, apply holistic and individualized treatment strategies, and confidently integrate long-term pharmacologic options into care. Through real-world insights and prescribing best practices, participants will gain tools to support sustainable weight management and improve outcomes for patients living with obesity.

The session "Beyond Willpower: Helping Patients Succeed in Long-Term Weight Management" (1.00 hour) is designed to satisfy state licensure requirements on Nutrition and Metabolic Health (MD/PA/NP) in Louisiana

Learning Objectives

• Explain the biologic mechanisms that contribute to obesity development and weight regain
• Use a holistic, evidence-based approach to obesity management to formulate individualized treatment plans that support sustainable weight management
• Discuss the efficacy, safety, and best prescribing practices for long-term obesity medication