Presented by: John M. Jakicic, Ph.D., FACSM
There have been advancements in the pharmacotherapy treatment options for overweight/obesity, which are commonly referred to as anti-obesity medications (AOMs). This session will explore these AOMs and their effects on body weight, body composition, and other health-related outcomes. Moreover, this session will explore what is currently known about the role of physical activity within the context of AOM treatments and consider opportunities for physical activity within clinical and research settings.
This course was developed using content from ACSM’s 2024 From Around the Field webinar series.
Learner Objectives:
1. To identify current pharmacotherapy treatments for overweight/obesity.
2. To identify the effects of current pharmacotherapy treatments options for overweight/obesity on body weight, body composition, and other health-related outcomes.
3. To identify applied clinical and research opportunities for physical activity within the context of current pharmacotherapy treatments for overweight/obesity.
