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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide clinicians with an overview of issues associated with obesity in adults with Down syndrome (DS) and recommended prevention and treatment options.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify factors contributing to overweight adults with DS and intellectual disabilities (ID).
  2. Summarize nutritional guidelines and recommended dietary and educational interventions in this population.
Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Test Code: NT0514
Published: May/Jun 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Nutrition Today
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Caitlin Wong, MS, RD; Johanna Dwyer, DSc, RD; Molly Holland, MPH, RD
Categories: Nutrition