This workshop will address the prevalence of obesity in the CKD population and its impact on overall health, therapeutic management, transplant candidacy, and post-transplant outcomes. Evidence-based approaches for preventing and managing obesity in individuals with CKD, the use of weight loss medications, patient outcomes, and dietary implications of weight loss surgery will be discussed.

Contact hours available until 5/4/18.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Denise Murcek – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
• Dawn Koonkongsatian – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
• Melissa Nesmith-Vester – Employee, Aegerion
• Elizabeth St. John - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
• Kyra Trappett – Employee, DaVita
• Kimberly Waugh – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care

There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

Objectives:
• Discuss the prevalence of obesity and morbid obesity in the CKD population.
• Describe the impact of obesity on overall health and therapeutic management of individuals with CKD.
• Summarize evidence-based approaches for preventing and managing obesity in individuals with CKD.
• Develop an interdisciplinary approach with individuals to address obesity.

Vishal Kothari MD, FACS

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