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This learning activity will help you:

• recognize the role of adipose tissue in the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes
  
• discover the role of obesity in the development of insulin resistance
  
• use endocrine changes to explain how medical nutrition therapy can be successful in the prevention and treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes
  
• diagnose obesity, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes
  
• discuss the differences between methods of body fat assessments
  
• use medical nutrition guidelines to develop meal plans with modifications of fat, protein, carbohydrate and calories
  
• explain the glycemic index and glycemic load
  
• describe dietary fat modification and its implications on obesity and type 2 diabetes treatment
  
• recognize the importance of both aerobic and strength training in the treatment of both obesity and type 2 diabetes
• explain the rationale and mechanism of medication used for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes
  

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Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity, Fourth Edition

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OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this accredited, self-directed learning program, the nutrition professional should be able to:

• assess the role of adipose tissue in the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes
  
• formulate three hypotheses that explain the role of obesity in the development of insulin resistance
  
• interpret endocrine changes to explain how medical nutrition therapy can be successful in the prevention and treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes
  
• apply guidelines for the diagnosis of obesity, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes
  
• assess the effectiveness of different methods of body fat assessment
  
• apply medical nutrition guidelines to develop meal plans with modifications of fat, protein, carbohydrate, and calories
  
• explain the glycemic index and glycemic load to patients and clients
  
• discuss dietary fat modification and its implications on obesity and type 2 diabetes treatment with patients and clients
  
• evaluate the importance of aerobic and strength training in the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes
  
• explain the rationale and mechanism of medication used for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes to patients and clients

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Chapman-Novakofski received her BS and PhD degrees from the University of Illinois; her MS degree from Eastern Illinois; and interned at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She worked at a Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center for over ten years while completing her education. She currently holds the rank of Professor of Nutrition in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition; the Division of Nutritional Sciences; the Department of Internal Medicine; and the Department of Kinesiology and Community at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Chapman. She also is an Extension Specialist at the University and serves as the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

Karen’s research and teaching have focused on implementation of theoretical behavior change in a number of topical areas, although she has had a long-term focus on healthy bones for women, healthy aging, and diabetes. She has authored more than 200 publications and is a recognized speaker nationally and internationally. She has received many awards for her teaching, research and outreach, including the prestigious Excellence in Nutrition Education award from the American Society for Nutrition; the Abbott Award for Women’s Health from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation; the Healthy Aging Dietetic Practice Group’s Distinguished Service Award; and, most recently, the Medallion award for lifetime achievement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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