RDN-Led Nutrition and Behavioral Support for GLP-1 Therapy: Advancing Patient-Centered Obesity Care presented by Dr. Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND and Dr. Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD
GLP-1 and incretin-based therapies are transforming obesity treatment—but success takes more than a prescription. Without personalized nutrition guidance and behavioral support, patients may struggle to fully benefit from these powerful tools. That’s where registered dietitians step in.
Join Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, FAND, nationally recognized nutrition communicator, professor, and podcast host, and Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD, a health psychologist and body composition expert, for a dynamic session that merges the latest science with real-world clinical insights. From managing common GI side effects to counseling patients through plateaus, maintenance, or medication discontinuation—this presentation explores how to personalize care across every phase of the GLP-1 journey.
You’ll leave with strategies for adjusting nutrition plans, setting sustainable behavior goals, and supporting both responders and non-responders with compassion and confidence. We’ll also address the stigma, misconceptions, and emotional complexity patients bring into the room—and how RDNs can lead collaborative, patient-centered care teams, which not only help people lose weight, but also, live better.
Expect practical strategies, clinical pearls, and plenty of real-world relevance. This session blends science, behavior change, and a dash of humor—equipping RDNs to lead with confidence in this rapidly evolving space.
Learning Objectives:
After this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the mechanisms, indications, and clinical considerations of GLP-1 and incretin-based therapies in obesity treatment, including side effects and discontinuation strategies.
- Identify key nutritional concerns for patients on GLP-1s—such as GI tolerance, nutrient adequacy, and preserving lean body mass—and describe how RDNs address them.
- Apply behavioral counseling techniques like motivational interviewing and values-based goal setting to support sustainable lifestyle change.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and elevate the RDN’s role in obesity care
1 CPE credit approved