How Can I Help? Tailoring Interventions for Client-Centered Weight Management

Registered dietitian nutritionists individualize nutrition interventions to provide effective, compassionate care for adults with overweight and obesity. In this session, two RDNs with practice and research expertise in adult overweight and obesity treatment will describe effective approaches for delivering tailored, client-centered nutrition interventions for adults with overweight or obesity. RDNs will describe pros and cons of different weight management approaches, current evidence-based recommendations for practice, and resources and tools for implementing overweight and obesity treatment interventions. Based on experience and current research, speakers will discuss opportunities and common barriers to delivering weight management interventions, such as telehealth and lack of access to nutrition therapy services, and methods to address barriers.

CPE Level: Level 2 (intermediate knowledge/experience)
CPEU: 1

Performance Indicators

• 4.2.5 Analyzes and synthesizes information and identifies new information, patterns and findings
• 8.1.4 Integrates knowledge of macro- and micronutrients for digestion, absorption and metabolism throughout the lifespan in practice.
• 9.6.7 Assesses client/patient readiness to change when applying specific counseling strategies.

Learning Objectives

• Explain effective approaches for delivering client-centered nutrition interventions for adults with overweight or obesity
• Interpret, individualize, and adapt evidence-based recommendations to meet the needs and preferences of clients with overweight or obesity
• Support current weight management practice with tools, resources, and strategies to address client barriers to participating in interventions

Moderator

• Eileen Ford, MS, RDN, FAND

Speakers

• Maria Morgan-Bathke, MBA, PhD, RD, CD, FAND
• Hollie Raynor, PhD, RD, LDN