Nutrition Considerations in Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists Therapies

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1RA) Therapies are increasingly used. However, rapid weight loss can increase the risk of various nutritional concerns that may not be addressed when prescribed.

Nutritional considerations should be addressed at the initiation of GLP-1RA Therapy and throughout treatment. 

Target Audience

The target audience for this course includes physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and dietitians.

Learning Objectives

After completing this educational activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Describe mechanism of action and treatment efficacy for GLP-1RA
  2. Explain nutrition risk factors in GLP-1RA therapy, including side effects, loss of lean body, and nutrient deficiencies
  3. Apply basic principles of nutrition to address side effects, loss of lean body mass, and nutrient deficiences

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 1.00 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. Course JA-UAN Number:

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Enduring activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  • 1.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 1.00 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.

    Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 clinical continuing education credit(s).

  • 1.00 Dietitians (UK HealthCare CECentral)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.

    This program has been approved for 0.1 CPEU(s).

  • 1.00 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 1.00 hour(s) of participation.
Course opens: 
07/08/2026
Course expires: 
07/07/2029
Cost:
$10.00
Part of: 
Nutrition in Professional Practice
Rating: 
0
CECentral
United States
Planner(s)

Jessica Houlihan, MPH, MSPAS, PA-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Abbigail Pace, PhD, MS, RDN, LD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Jessica Houlihan, MPH, MSPAS, PA-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Abbigail Pace, PhD, MS, RDN, LD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 1.00 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. Course JA-UAN Number:

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Enduring activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  • 1.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 1.00 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.

    Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 clinical continuing education credit(s).

  • 1.00 Dietitians (UK HealthCare CECentral)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.

    This program has been approved for 0.1 CPEU(s).

  • 1.00 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 1.00 hour(s) of participation.

Price

Cost:
$10.00
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