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Destroying Myths About Weight Control
with
David A. Levitsky
Description
Dr. David
Levitsky, Professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences and the Deaprtment
of Psychology at Cornell, presents "Destroying Myths about Weight Control."
During
this 40-minute audio-visual cyber-presentation, Dr. Levitsky debunks five common
myths about weight control, including the myth that there is no obesity epidemic.
He reviews the role of leptin and other physiological mechanisms that have been
proposed as regulators of body weight.
Benefits
- Members who view the cyber-presentation and then
complete the Self-Assessment
may choose to receive a certificate of completion for 1 continuing professional
education unit (CPEU). A $15.00 fee applies, easily payable online.
- Members have easy access to references (More
Info) related to this topic.
- Members who use the Discussion
Forum have the ability to network
with other professionals interested in this topic.
Objectives
After viewing
this presentation, you should have:
- Increased awareness about
the relationship between energy expenditure and the obesity epidemic
- Greater understaning of the
role of leptin in regulating body weight
- Greater understanding about
the physiological regulation of body weight
Date Created: 4/1/07
Last Updated: 6/15/15
Keywords: obesity, weight regulation, leptin, energy expenditure, weight loss diets, energy balance
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