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Clinical Nutrition

Obesity and Weight Management

NUT4158
Two hours English

Obesity and Weight Management

Obesity and weight management ?
1 Current Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity internationally and in Saudi Arabia
2 Obesity in special populations ( pregnant women, elderly, individuals with disabilities, children and teenagers)
3 The adipocyte (physiology, functions and regulation), conditions predisposing to obesity (Cushing syndrome, hypothyroidism, pregnancy and glucocorticoids)
4 Genetic contributors to weight status (Heritability of obesity, monogenic, polygenic obesity, candidate genes, genome-wide association studies, genetic syndromes)
5 Genetic interaction and environmental contributors to weight status (genes, diet and physical activity interaction, social and environmental influences on obesity, oral contraceptives and psychotropic agents)
6 Mid-term exam -Overweight and obesity assessment (Methods of body composition assessment, body mass index, waist circumference, assessment of risk status, dietary assessment)
7 Behavior and cognitive therapy for overweight and obesity
8 Dietary approaches for overweight and obesity management (Macronutrient composition (CHO, fat, protein), meal replacements, formula diets, fad diets and fasting)
9 Physical activity for overweight and obesity
10 Pharmacological treatments for weight loss (FDA approved medications for weight management, diet to support anti-obesity drugs, supplements for weight loss, drug interactions with weight loss supplements)
11 Weight loss surgeries (cognitive behavioral therapy combined with bariatric surgery, diet to support surgical treatments, physical activity combined with bariatric surgery)
12 Weight maintenance (cognitive behavioral therapy with weight maintenance, pharmacotherapy for weight maintenance, diet and physical activity for weight maintenance)
13 Components of Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X) and its Relation to Obesity
14 Role of technology in weight management (e.g use of mobile apps, wearables, telemedicine and virtual health coaching)
15 Health risks associated with obesity (e. diabetes, CVD) and weight loss benefits
16 Assignment presentations
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Recognize knowledge of obesity and its relation to metabolic syndrome and chronic diseases.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, Guided self-learning
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignment rubric/presentation rubric
1.2 Mapped to: K3

Identify current prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, Guided self-learning
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignment rubric/presentation rubric
1.3 Mapped to: K3

Define the genetic, biological, and environmental contributors to weight status.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, Guided self-learning
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignment rubric/presentation rubric
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Describe medical treatments and emerging therapies for obesity.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion, Guided self-learning
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2.1 Mapped to: S2

Assess the nutritional requirements for obese and overweight clients.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion Guided self-learning Problem solving.
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignment rubric/presentation rubric
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Evaluate the importance of diet, exercise and changing behavior for weight management.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion Guided self-learning Problem solving.
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignment rubric/presentation rubric
2.3 Mapped to: S5

Explore the emerging therapies and surgical approaches to weight management.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Class discussion Guided self-learning Problem solving.
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3.1 Mapped to: V2

Show the ability to work with teams and to be a research team leader.

Teaching Strategy Group work project Problem solving.
Assessment Methods Assignment rubric, Group project Rubric
3.2 Mapped to: V1

Apply the ethical standards in the clinical settings.

Teaching Strategy Group work project Problem solving.
Assessment Methods Assignment rubric, Group project Rubric
Assessment
Weight
Midterm Exam
30%
Assignment report
15%
Presentation
5%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%