Nicholas Pennings – Update on Anti-Obesity Medications – Nicholas Pennings, DO

1.  Recognize the rationale for using anti-obesity medications.
2.  Utilize FDA approved medications for obesity treatment.
3.  Identify the role of medications not approved by the FDA in weight management.
4.  Identify medications under investigation for obesity treatment.

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The speaker for this session did not have disclosures that presented a conflict of interest.