Lecture Hall Nutrition | General

Meal Replacements: Whats the Evidence for Use

Available Credits
CME 0.5
CDR 1
ACPE 0.5

Linda Delahanty
Linda Delahanty, MS, RD
Chief Dietitian and Director of Nutrition and Behavioral Research
Massachusetts General Hospital Diabetes Center
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This lecture reviews the research evidence on the effectiveness of using meal replacements to achieve weight loss and weight maintenance in overweight or obese adults. The research evidence on meal replacements in the form of both liquid shakes/bars and frozen prepackaged portion-controlled entrees is reviewed. In addition, research comparing the effectiveness of meal replacements to structured diets is reviewed which helps the listener to understand the key features that explain why meal replacements work.

Goal and Objective
After participating in this activity, the viewer should be better able to:
1. Understand the evidence regarding effectiveness of using liquid meal replacements to achieve weight loss and weight maintenance
2. Understand the evidence regarding effectiveness of using liquid meal replacements in the form of portion controlled entrees to achieve weight loss and weight maintenance
3. Understand the effectiveness of meal replacements compared with structured diets in achieving weight loss

Estimated time to complete this activity is 31 minutes.

Physicians, diabetes educators, and other health care professionals who treat patients with diabetes.
Accreditation and Designation of Credit
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.n/a

Release Date: 03/06/2008 Expiration Date: 12/31/2010
Peer Review: on 03/06/2008
Activity Number: n/a

PRESENT e-Learning Systems is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Registered Dietetic Technicians (DTRs) will receive 1 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.n/a

Release Date: 03/12/2008 Expiration Date: 02/20/2011
Peer Review: on 03/12/2008
Activity Number: n/a

Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been approved for 0.5 contact hours of General Pharmacy Continuing Education. 0092-9999-09-124-H01-P

Release Date: 01/25/2010 Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
Peer Review: on 10/01/2009
Activity Number: 0092-9999-09-124-H01-P

System Requirements
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Method of Participation
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Complete the 4 steps to earn CE/CME credit:
  • Complete and submit the required pre-test
  • View Lecture
  • Complete and submit post-test and program evaluation. Credit will be issued with a passing score of 70% or better.
  • Click Print Certificate.
Disclosure Information
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It is the policy of PRESENT e-Learning Systems and it's accreditors to insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs. All faculty participating in any PRESENT e-Learning Systems sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program. This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation topic. The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation. It is merely intended that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts.
Linda Delahanty, MS, RD has nothing to disclose