The Obesity Epidemic and Nutrition
About the course
The Obesity Epidemic and Nutrition
✅ 10-Hour Comprehensive CE Course
Essential Training for Nurses, NPs & Healthcare Professionals
🎯 Florida NP Autonomous Practice CE Approved!
This course fulfills the mandatory 10 hours of Autonomous Practice CE required by the Florida Board of Nursing for Nurse Practitioners! Completion is automatically reported to CE Broker.
💡 Perfect for Florida NPs who need to meet both general CE requirements and the specialized autonomous practice requirement in one comprehensive course.
🎯 Why Choose This ANCC-Accredited Course?
- ✓ ANCC Accredited: Nationally recognized continuing education provider (Provider #P0557)
- ✓ Florida NP Approved: Meets mandatory 10-hour Autonomous Practice CE requirement
- ✓ Multi-Professional: Perfect for nurses, nurse practitioners, and healthcare providers
- ✓ Expert-Developed: Created by APRN and MD team with disclosed financials
- ✓ Automatic Reporting: Course completion automatically reported to CE Broker
About This Comprehensive Obesity & Nutrition Training
This comprehensive 10-hour continuing education course covers key topics on obesity and nutrition, helping nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers confidently meet their CE requirements while gaining essential knowledge for clinical practice.
Developed by a multidisciplinary team including Joanna Nolte, APRN, MSN, and Lawrence E. Mieczkowski, MD, this course addresses the critical healthcare challenges of our time. With obesity rates continuing to rise, understanding evidence-based approaches to nutrition and weight management is essential for all healthcare professionals.
🏥 Clinical Excellence: Master current evidence-based strategies for addressing obesity and nutrition in your patient population!
📋 Course Information at a Glance
🎯 What You'll Learn: Comprehensive Learning Outcomes
- Epidemic Scope: Describe the scope of the obesity epidemic and its impact on global health outcomes.
- Healthcare System Impact: Describe the significant impact of obesity on the United States healthcare system, including economic and resource implications.
- GLP-1 Therapy: Identify average percent of body weight loss for GLP-1 agonist, semaglutide, and understand its clinical applications.
- Insulin Resistance: Identify contributing factors to insulin resistance and their role in metabolic dysfunction.
- Dietary Changes: Describe the changes to American diet and whole grains, and their impact on population health.
👨⚕️ Expert Development Team
Joanna Nolte, APRN, MSN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Lawrence E. Mieczkowski, MD - Medical Doctor
✅ Financial Disclosure: Both faculty members have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose, ensuring unbiased, evidence-based content.
🏛️ Florida NP Autonomous Practice CE Requirements
This course meets the mandatory 10 hours of Autonomous Practice CE required by the Florida Board of Nursing for Nurse Practitioners. Florida APRNs must complete at least 10 hours of continuing education approved by the board, in addition to completing 30 hours of continuing education requirements established by board rule.
- Mandatory Requirement: 10 hours for all Florida NPs
- Additional to Standard CE: Required beyond general 30-hour requirement
- Automatic Reporting: Completion reported directly to CE Broker
🚨 Why This Training is Clinically Critical
- Epidemic Proportions: Obesity affects over 40% of US adults - essential knowledge for all providers
- Healthcare Costs: Understanding economic impact and resource allocation in obesity care
- New Therapies: Stay current with GLP-1 agonists and other emerging treatments
- Prevention Focus: Evidence-based strategies for patient education and lifestyle modification
🏅 Accreditation & Quality Assurance
Renew Now CE is proudly accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (Provider #P0557). Our courses meet the highest standards in continuing nursing education and comply with all accreditation requirements.
This course is nationally accredited, state board-compliant, up-to-date, and peer-reviewed by healthcare experts, ensuring you receive reliable and compliant CE to fulfill your license renewal requirements.
✨ What's Included With Your Course
ANCC Accredited
Nationally recognized provider
Certificate of Completion
Instant download available
Mobile Ready
Study anywhere, anytime
Save Progress
Resume where you left off
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course fulfill Florida NP Autonomous Practice CE requirements?
Yes! This 10-hour course meets the mandatory Autonomous Practice CE requirement for Florida Nurse Practitioners. Completion is automatically reported to CE Broker, making it perfect for Florida NPs.
Who can take this obesity and nutrition course?
This course is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers who want to gain comprehensive knowledge about obesity and nutrition for their clinical practice.
What current topics are covered in this course?
The course covers current topics including GLP-1 agonist therapy (semaglutide), insulin resistance factors, changes to American diet patterns, and the scope and impact of the obesity epidemic on healthcare systems.
How long do I have to complete this 10-hour course?
You can complete the course at your own pace with our save progress feature. The course is mobile-ready, so you can study anywhere, anytime, and resume where you left off.
🚀 Master Obesity & Nutrition With Expert Training
Perfect for Florida NPs needing Autonomous Practice CE or any healthcare provider seeking comprehensive nutrition education!
✅ ANCC Accredited • ✅ Florida NP Approved • ✅ Expert Developed
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If you have any questions about this course or your CE requirements, contact our support team here. We're committed to helping you succeed in meeting your professional requirements.
This course is current through December 31, 2026. Content regularly updated to reflect the latest research and best practices in obesity management and nutrition science.
This course includes
- Money back guarantee
- Certificate of completion
- Mobile ready
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