Nutritional Considerations With the GLP-1 Medications
Presented by Roberta Anding and Leslie Bonci
Description
The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity and metabolic disease management has risen rapidly, creating a new set of nutritional and functional challenges. While effective for weight loss, these medications can contribute to reduced appetite, nutrient deficiencies, lean mass loss, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
This webinar will equip health professionals in supporting clients using GLP-1s. Practitioners will examine the medications’ physiological effects, nutritional risks, and clinical strategies for symptom relief and muscle preservation. Practitioners will also gain the tools to address client factors such as energy levels, muscle integrity, and hydration.
Instructors
Roberta Anding, MS, RD/LD, CDCES, FAND
Roberta Anding is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for the Baylor College of Medicine Corporate Programs team. She is an instructor in the Baylor Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Roberta is faculty at Rice University and is currently the sports dietitian for the Rice Owls. She is the former sports dietitian…
Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND
Leslie Bonci is a registered dietitian; a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics; the owner of Active Eating Advice (Be fit, fed and fearless!), a nutrition consulting company; and a cofounder of Performance 365, a sports nutrition consulting company. She is currently the sports nutrition consultant for the Kansas…
Learning Objectives
● Analyze the benefits and risks of the GLP-1 medications in weight management
● Evaluate the nutritional implications of GLP-1 use, including risks of deficiencies that may impair participation in daily activities
● Integrate evidence-informed dietary strategies to minimize symptoms and support client engagement in meaningful occupations
● Design client-centered recommendations that combine nutrition and exercise to preserve lean mass and support performance across occupations
Agenda
All times in Eastern Time.
- 6:00pm–6:15pm
- The Physical and Physiological Impact of Anti-obesity Medications
- 6:15pm–6:30pm
- Nutritional Insufficiencies and Deficiencies
- 6:30pm–6:45pm
- Nutritional Strategies for Symptom Relief and Management
- 6:45pm–7:00pm
- Minimizing Lean Mass Loss and Maximizing Muscle Preservation
- 7:00pm–7:05pm
- Break
- 6:07pm–7:35pm
- Q&A Session
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Details
- June 16, 2025
- 6:00pm-7:45pm EDT
- PTs/PTAs, Advanced
- OTs/OTAs, Advanced
- ATs, Advanced
- Nurses, Advanced
- Register soon! Limited seats available.
June 16, 2025
6:00pm-7:45pm EDT
* Available June 13
Disclaimer
Roberta Anding and Leslie Bonci, instructors for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose.
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