Weight Loss Management

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15

Lessons
24

Exams &
Assignments
14

Hours
average time
1.4

CEUs
4,058

Students
have taken this course

Course Description

People decide to lose weight for a multitude of different reasons. For many, improved health is one of the best motivators for lifestyle change, and that is what this online class will focus on: the improved health benefits of weight loss, exercise, improved nutrition, and long-term weight management.

Making a commitment to a healthy lifestyle won't just help you get back into those skinny jeans: It will allow you to set a good example for your children that they can follow into adulthood. It will help you feel better as you go about your normal daily activities. It will improve your endurance so you can do the things you love for longer, without getting tired. It will improve your mood and self-image. It can even save you money.

Long-term weight loss involves a complete lifestyle change. It will be uncomfortable at several points in time, and some days it will seem easier to give up. It is important to understand all the obstacles in the way of weight loss so that you can deal with all of them effectively.

This course will look at common weight loss roadblocks and propose suggestions for overcoming them. It will discuss the health risks of being overweight, the real economic costs of weight, assessing your current weight level, and establishing a goal weight. It will also provide extensive information about nutrition and exercise for weight management.

This study will also provide you with all the information you need to balance your weight over the long term.

Completely Online
Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
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PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:

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Lesson 1: Introduction

People come to the idea of weight-loss management for a multitude of different reasons. There are fleeting reasons to manage weight, like swimsuit season, a wedding, or getting in shape to show up your classmates at a high school reunion. 35 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Review 3 Articles: Why Lose Weight?; Overcoming Obstacles; Easy Ways to Lose Weight
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1, Assignment 1
Complete Exam: Lesson 1. Introduction

Lesson 2: Health and Weight

Excess weight is not just an appearance issue. There's more to weight than feeling unattractive, not being able to fit into cute fashions, or feeling jiggly in a swimsuit. Weight is a serious health risk. 10 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review 3 Articles: Heart Dangers of Obesity; Overweight and Pregnant; Obesity Related Risks
Take Poll: Instant Reactions
Complete Exam: Lesson 2 . Health and Weight

Lesson 3: The Cost of Weight

Think you can't afford to join a gym or eat healthy? This section will take a look at the high monetary cost of being overweight. 10 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review Article: Challenges to Health Care for Obese
Complete Exam: Lesson 3 :The Cost of Weight

Lesson 4: Weight Assessment

Most of us have some blind spots when it comes to seeing ourselves as others do, whether it's good or bad. Some of us can be a little insecure, and we see ourselves negatively. 29 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review 3 Articles: How to Weigh Yourself; Weight Loss Tips; BMI Calculator Resource
Take Poll: Let's Be Honest
Complete: Lesson 4, Assignment 1
Complete Exam: Lesson 4 : Weight Assessment

Lesson 5: Eating Disorders

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health estimates that eight million Americans have an eating disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an eating disorder is marked by extremes. 29 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review 3 Articles: Eating Disorders Basics; Teens and Eating Disorders; Something Fishy is Going On
Complete: Lesson 5, Assignment 1
Complete Exam: Lesson 5 : Eating disorders

Lesson 6: Balancing Ins and Outs

In many ways, managing a healthy weight is a lot like managing your finances. If you want to save money, you need to make more than you spend. To do this, you have to cut back your expenses or earn more money without spending more. 30 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review 3 Articles: Online Diet Resource; Determine Your BMR; Easy Calorie Cut
Complete: Lesson 6, Assignment 1
Complete Exam: Lesson 6 ：Balancing Ins and Outs

Lesson 7: Nutrition for a Healthy Weight

Nutrition is probably the single most important factor in weight loss management and health maintenance. 10 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review 3 Articles: Dealing with Cravings; Don't Skip!; Building Pyramids
Complete Exam: Lesson 7 : Nutrition for a Healthy Weight

Lesson 8: Preparation and Budget

One theme of good nutrition seems to be taking the time to have a food plan in place. When we get hungry, we just want what is easiest and closest, which is not always what's best for you. 10 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Review 3 Articles: Oprah Says; Make Budget Shopping Fun; Eating Healthy
Take Poll: Making Choices
Complete Exam: Lesson 8 : Preparation and Budget

Lesson 9: Exercise for a Healthy Weight

Without even thinking about weight balance, exercise has many positive effects for your health and mental well-being. 10 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Review Article: Overcome Exercise Roadblocks
Complete: Lesson 9 ：Exercise for a Healthy Weight

Lesson 10: Getting Started With Exercise

Once you figure out your preferred mode of exercise (the what/when/where issue), remember to start slowly. 30 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Review 2 Articles: How Fast, How Hard?; Workout Mania
Complete: Lesson 10, Assignment 1
Complete: Lesson 10 : Getting started with Exercise

Lesson 11: Losing Weight

When we talk about losing weight, we really mean losing fat. No one wants to lose lean muscle mass or bone;it's that wiggly jiggly stuff we all want to get rid of. 30 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Review 2 Articles: Track Your Progress!; Break that Plateau
Complete: Lesson 11, Assignment 1
Complete Exam: Lesson 11 : Losing Weight

Lesson 12: Maintaining Weight

Previously, we discussed weight loss plateaus, which are points of equilibrium for your body, where calorie ins balance outs on a daily basis, and there is neither weight gain nor loss. 30 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Review 3 Articles: Maintaining the Losses; Snack Attack; Group Exercise Benefits
Complete: Lesson 12, Assignment 1
Complete Exam: Lesson 12 : Maintaining Weight

Lesson 13: Parents and Loved Ones

Making a decision to change your lifestyle and take on healthier eating and fitness habits is wonderful. It is just as wonderful to decide to help others in their quest for good health. 9 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Review Article: Supporting Weight Loss
Complete Exam: Lesson 13 : Parents and Loved Ones

Lesson 14: Resources

Although this study may seem long and overwhelming, it just barely scratches the surface of nutrition and exercise. 10 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video
Review 2 Articles: Fad Dieting; Diet Plan Reviews
Complete Exam: Lesson 14 : Resources

Lesson 15: Conclusion

During the course of this study, we have discussed the health risks associated with weight, and the economic costs of weight. We examined ways to assess your weight, and the concept of balancing ins and outs. 450 Total Points

Lesson 15 Video
Take Poll: Let us know what you think of this course
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete Exam: Lesson 15 : Conclusion
Complete: The Final Exam

732

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Determine why and how weight loss can be managed appropriately.
Describe and apply the ratio of health and weight.
Describe the cost of weight.
Assess your weight.
Identify and describe eating disorders.
Describe what it means to have a healthy balance and how to achieve it.
Describe the nutrition required for reaching and maintaining a healthy weight.
Prepare and budget for your weight.
Determine the exercise routines required for maintaining a healthy weight.
Assess the processes for losing weight and what to expect.
Know the nutritional and exercise processes for maintaining weight.
Describe how to find and use the support from parents and loved ones, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Weight Loss Management

Course Number: 7550347

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Category:

UniversalClass.com > Health & Medicine > Fitness

Course Type: How To (Self-Paced, Online Class)

CEU Value: 1.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Eston Dunn, MS, LMT

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Duration: Continuous: Enroll anytime!

Course Fee: $55.00 (no CEU Certification) || with Online CEU Certification: $80.00

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Student Testimonials

"Instructor was excellent. He always left positive comments, and was timely in grading my assignments and tests. What was most helpful was learning how to calculate BMI, understanding the difference with BMR. The many useful internet links were also very helpful." -- Arin C.
"Great course, very helpful. Excellent instructor, always offering hope & help." -- Shirley P.
"I needed to address my weight loss and received excellent information. I am now on the road to losing weight. Thank you so much! " -- Jan F.
"Wonderful! Always willing to help and engage with the students. Some of the links really helped reiterate what the course was talking about." -- Julie H.
"I enjoyed this course and found it well planned out. Instructor responses were timely and encouraging. This course helped me organize my knowledge so I can put it to use." -- Maryann K.
"I liked the healthy eating pyramid. Info on eating disorders and resources to check in to, the daily and weekly food journal. The instructor is very personable and I appreciated that. He would answer questions of mine when looking for further information on a particular subject." -- Jacqui M.
"The course as a whole was very helpful. Went over the basics and explained areas so they were understandable. Excellent instructor who was always willing to answer questions and responded quickly. Very knowledgeable. A good building block course." -- Alice C.
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