Food as Medicine: Calorie Density – A Simple Yet Powerful Approach to Weight Loss

Calorie density is a wonderful tool and concept that, when understood, can effectively support weight loss and achieving optimal health. This Food as Medicine session, led by Medical Director of the McDougall Program and Lecturer at Kaiser Permanente Medical Group in Santa Rosa, Anthony Lim, MD, JD, DipABLM, will define calorie density and demonstrate the benefits of this approach. The session will also cover some of the most common “pitfalls” or mistakes made when it comes to calorie density. Lastly, we will review the application of calorie density principles to daily life for the purpose of supporting patients with investment in achieving weight control and optimal health. By the end of this course, participants will be able to…
• Outline nutrition principles that address both overall health and healthy weight
• Articulate application of food as medicine for overall health and healthy weight
• Describe the concept of calorie density and the benefits of eating a low-calorie density diet
• Recognize common pitfalls that patients fall into when it comes to calorie density
• Explain principles for how to apply calorie density in daily life

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