Earn up to 2 Prescribed CME credits and learn:
Overcoming Barriers to Better Fitness
Learning Objectives
- Evidence-based strategies to overcome patient resistance to healthy lifestyle changes.
- Strategies for overcoming time constraints to addressing overweight and obesity.
- To maximize payment for treatment and management of conditions related to overweight and obesity.
Listen to the Podcast
-- An audio program that offers strategies for addressing patient and practice obstacles related to overweight and obesity issues.
Faculty Information
This course is presented by Herbert F. Young, M.D. Dr. Young is the Director of the AAFP Scientific Activities Division, which has responsibility for the Academy's public health and scientific programs and policies. Dr. Young represents the AAFP to many other medical, voluntary health and governmental organizations including the US Preventive Services Task Force, American Cancer Society, and the Health Professions Roundtable.
It is the policy of the AAFP that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflict of interests and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Dr. Young reports that he has no financial relationships or interest with any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services.
It is the policy of the AAFP that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflict of interests and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Dr. Young reports that he has no financial relationships or interest with any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services.
CME Accreditation Information
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2.0 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Of these credits, 1.0 conforms to the AAFP criteria for evidence-based CME clinical content. CME credit has been increased to reflect 2 for 1 credit for only the EB CME portion. AAFP accreditation begins 8-2-06. Term of approval is for two years from this date with option for yearly renewal. This activity has been renewed from 8-2-09 to 8-1-10, When reporting AAFP credit, claim total Prescribed and Elective credit for this activity. It is not necessary to label credit as evidence-based CME for reporting purposes.
The EB CME credit awarded for this activity was based on practice recommendations that were the most current with the strongest level of evidence available at the time this activity was approved. Since some clinical research is ongoing, the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that learners verify sources and review these and other recommendations prior to implementation into practice.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians. The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The EB CME credit awarded for this activity was based on practice recommendations that were the most current with the strongest level of evidence available at the time this activity was approved. Since some clinical research is ongoing, the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that learners verify sources and review these and other recommendations prior to implementation into practice.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians. The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Americans In Motion (AIM) is sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians and is supported by educational grants provided by core supporters. Current Gold Level supporters include: Campbell’s Center for Nutrition & Wellness and PepsiCo, Inc. Current Silver Level supporters include: AAFP Foundation, McDonald’s Corporation, and National Dairy Council.
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
