Lifestyle and nutrition

Shining a light: The role of vitamin D in bone health

Hours: 1 | EA: 1 | MO: 0 | RP: 0

Vitamin D deficiency is a common condition with implications for bone health, and in Australia it is especially important to balance sun exposure risk with vitamin D intake. This video module provides practical guidance on identifying people at risk of this condition, and outlines the latest evidence behind various forms of vitamin D supplementation.

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Clinical audit: Diabesity - managing obesity and overweight in people with T2D

Clinical audit | Hours: 11.5 | EA: 1 | MO: 7 | RP: 3.5 | GPs only

In this two-part clinical audit, you will review your past management of patients with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity, then utilise your learnings to guide effective glycaemic and weight management of further patients.

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IN ACTION: Identify aNd ACT In Obesity Now advanced course

Hours: 4.5 | EA: 1.5 | MO: 2 | RP: 1

This highly practical advanced course will help you to understand the science of obesity and overcome barriers to effective obesity management in your practice and is presented by A/Prof Gary Kilov AM and Dr Kevin Lee.

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Food cravings in people who are overweight or living with obesity

Hours: 2 | EA: 1 | MO: 1 | RP: 0

Food cravings are an intense desire to eat highly palatable and energy-dense foods and are among the main influencers of eating behaviour. In this module you will learn best practice steps to manage patients, then undertake a practical exercise to identify a patient who is overweight or living with obesity from your practice in order to reflect on latest evidence.

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Exploring the food addiction model and food cravings

[Expert video | Duration: 7:09] Watch Professor John Dixon provide insight into the food addiction model and its implications on overweight and obesity, and how it can form the basis of effective weight management in general practice.

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