Course Title: Nutrition for GLP-1s
Duration: 1 Hour
Speaker & Course Developer: Maria Morgan-Bathke, MBA, PhD, RD, CD, LD, FAND

Course Description:
This comprehensive one-hour course, Nutrition for GLP-1s, is designed for healthcare professionals seeking a foundational understanding of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and the unique nutritional considerations they require. Led by Dr. Maria Morgan-Bathke, a registered dietitian and expert in clinical nutrition and weight management, the session covers the mechanism of action, common medications in the GLP-1 class, and evidence-based dietary guidance for patients using these drugs.

Participants will explore tailored nutrition strategies to support overall health and optimize treatment outcomes, as well as detailed management techniques for common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. The course includes a practical case scenario to encourage critical thinking and application of course concepts, followed by an assessment to evaluate learner understanding.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Define GLP-1 receptor agonists and explain how they work in the body

• Identify common medications in the GLP-1 class

• Recommend appropriate dietary approaches for patients taking GLP-1s

• Implement strategies to manage common gastrointestinal side effects

• Apply course content through a real-world case scenario

• Assess understanding through a targeted learner assessment

This course is ideal for dietitians, diabetes educators, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers who manage patients on GLP-1 therapy.