Hosted by Freelance Specialist Group
This webinar will provide dietitians with a practical introduction to weight-loss medications. It will explore the history and development of drugs, explain how current medications work, and review the evidence base behind them. The session will also discuss key considerations when advising patients, including nutritional implications, side effects, expectations around weight loss, and long-term management.
Through comparison of commonly prescribed medications and discussion of real-world case studies, attendees will gain practical insights into supporting patients who are using these treatments in a clinical setting.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the history and development of pharmacological treatments for obesity
- Describe the mechanisms of action of commonly prescribed weight-loss medications
- Review the current evidence base supporting the use of anti-obesity medications
- Identify common side effects and nutritional considerations when supporting patients
- Compare key weight-loss medications currently used in practice
Speaker
Rania Salman is a Registered Dietitian with a specialist interest in women’s health, weight management, and metabolic conditions including PCOS. She works with individuals navigating complex hormonal and metabolic challenges and has extensive experience supporting patients with sustainable weight management approaches. Rania is particularly interested in the evolving role of pharmacotherapy in obesity care and how dietitians can best support patients using medications such as GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Cost
- Free for Freelance Specialist Group members
- BDA Members £20.00
- Non Members £40.00
Admin code SLA
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