Michael Ozner, MD, FACC, FAHA

Leigh Ettinger, MD, MS

Accreditation:

The Obesity Medicine Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The OMA designates this enduring material internet activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

These sessions will review the medical evidence that supports the use of the Mediterranean, plant-based and ketogenic/low-carbohydrate diets for the treatment of obesity and adiposity-related conditions (cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, dysglycemia, cancer, etc.). We will discuss practical implementation strategies, macronutrient composition, permitted foods, and sample meals and snacks for each nutrition plan. We will also review how to assess your patients’ nutritional needs and strategies to mitigate the potential risks and complications of each nutrition plan. After this session, attendees will understand how to recommend individualized nutrition plans for their patients using the Mediterranean, plant-based, and ketogenic or low carbohydrate diets.

• Describe the health benefits and distinguishing characteristics of low carbohydrate/ketogenic nutritional patterns.
• Identify potential risks and complications and discuss strategies for managing a low carbohydrate/ketogenic.
• Explain how to assess individual dietary needs based on health risks, medical conditions, degree of adiposity, age, and level of physical activity.
• Develop a nutritional plan for individual patients utilizing a low carbohydrate/ketogenic dietary plan.

Describe the health benefits and distinguishing characteristics of Mediterranean nutritional patterns.
Identify potential risks and complications and discuss strategies for managing the Mediterranean diet.
Explain how to assess individual dietary needs based on health risks, medical conditions, degree of adiposity, age, and level of physical activity.
Develop a nutritional plan for individual patients utilizing a Mediterranean dietary plan.