Obesity and Liver Health

This module covers obesity as a chronic disease and its associations with MASLD, MASH, and cardiovascular comorbidities. Learn to recognize the health impacts and clinical presentations that inform evidence-based obesity management decisions.
Nicholas, Pennings, DO, MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP

Executive Director of Clinical Education for the Obesity Medicine Association and Chair & Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Campbell University School of Medicine

Nicholas Pennings, DO DABOM, MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP, is board certified with dual fellowship designation in Family Medicine and master fellowship designation in Obesity Medicine. He is Professor of Family Medicine at the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine at Campbell University.  In addition, he serves as Executive Director of Clinical Education for the Obesity Medicine Association. He is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Metropolitan Hospital - Parkview Division. Dr. Pennings is a champion for advancing the education of health professionals through the development of core competencies in obesity medicine education and incorporation obesity education into medical education via live and virtual platforms.

Dr. Pennings is an independent contractor for Medifast, a consultant for Abbott, and a speaker for Novo Nordisk. All financial relationships have been mitigated. All Planners have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Recognize the health impacts of obesity and its interconnections with comorbidities, including MASLD, MASH, and cardiovascular disease
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Develop individualized treatment plans for obesity management, integrating evidence-based guidelines, pharmacological therapies, and lifestyle modifications with consideration of comorbidities