Monday October 16th, 2023 – 3:00 PM to 6:00PM – FSP Module 14 – Obesity & Weight Management – Synchronous Virtual Programming

Module 14 Obesity & Weight Management This module covers the health and financial effects of the epidemic of obesity and examines the association between caloric intake and expenditure. Participants learn to calculate individual caloric needs based on qualifiers such as maturity, sex, and activity level. Content includes appropriate portion sizes and covers how monitoring nutrient intake through portioning meals and controlling calorie intake can be an effective weight management strategy. Research on various diets and their impact on weight loss and maintenance is reviewed. In the kitchen participants work to define energy-dense foods vs. nutrient-dense foods and recognize the significance of energy density in weight management.