Advanced Training Seminar: Metabolic Adaptations
The purpose of an Advanced Training Seminar is to expand upon the ideas and concepts introduced during the Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults related to a particular topic. The course is only eligible to individuals who have previously participated in and completed the Certificate of Training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults.
Metabolic Adaptations
In this course learners will understand the energy balance equation and the intake balance method for estimating energy intake; describe what factors drive Metabolic Adaptations, and if it predicts weight regain, particularly in relation to other factors that affect weight regain; and discuss the overall importance of Metabolic Adaptations for weight management and its implications for health. Earn up to 10.75 CPEUs!
Steps to Earn the 10.75 CPE Credits
- Complete pre-work modules and assessment tests
- Attend one live virtual session
- Take and pass a post assessment with an 80% passing score
This course is scheduled for March 31, 2026
Course Schedule
Prework Deadline: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Event Dates: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The event will be held from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Central time).
Post-Test Deadline: 5 p.m. (Central time) on Monday, April 13, 2026
Tuition
Early Bird Tuition: $125. Tuition increases to $150 on February 25
References
Additional Information
Once the prework modules have been accessed, a refund will not be issued. CPE hours will be awarded for the prework modules and the live event. The tuition for these courses is non-transferrable to another course. A $75 administrative processing fee will be required if registration is cancelled before accessing the prework modules.
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Preparing to Participate
Be sure to set up in a quiet place in your home/office away from distractions, silence your cell phone, and have the learner guide and professional planner handy -- information regarding these documents will be available soon.
Going Live
On the live event days, the "Join Live Web Event" link will appear 30 minutes before the event. You will be allowed in the live event at least 10 minutes before the event. You will enter the events on mute and remain on mute throughout the events. You should turn off your video.
Logging in Daily
You must log in for each live event to be eligible to take the post-test. Your attendance will be verified for each event before you are permitted to proceed to the next event and before gaining access to the post-test.
Maintaining Engagement
During the live event, the facilitators will be using various interactive tools — polling questions and the chat box to keep you engaged. You are encouraged to pose your questions in the Q&A and Polls section. The facilitators will address as many questions as time permits. To increase the priority status of an existing question in the Q&A and Polls section, please select the thumbs up.
Access to Next Live Events
At the end of each event, you will be re-directed to an evaluation. Please complete the evaluation, so you will be able to access the post test.
The Learner Guide will be available under the Resources Tab. The guide will be linked in the Resources Tab which is included on each event landing page. The guide contains the agenda, PowerPoint presentations and handouts for all sessions. Bios for the facilitators are also included.
To avoid missing any content during the first event, please be sure to download these documents prior to the start of the first event. The facilitators will refer to this guide during all live event days. If you plan to print the guide, you may wish to print in grayscale instead of color.
A total of 10.75 CPE Credits have been awarded for the Advanced Training Seminar: Metabolic Adaptations.
Activity Type: 120 Certificate Program
Activity Number: 185564
Program Approval Period: January 13, 2025 - October 8, 2027
Suggested Performance Indicators:
- 5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.
- 5.2.5 Analyzes and synthesizes information and identifies new information, patterns and findings.
- 9.1.1 Interprets and applies evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
Although there are suggested performance indicators* provided for the course, you as the practitioner will select the competency from the dropdown list that describes the knowledge, skills and behaviors gained from activity completion.
*Performance Indicators describe an inter-related set of behaviors and the level of expected performance that can be evaluated to determine whether the competency has been met.
Access to the prework modules will conclude on Monday, May 18, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (Central time). Please be sure to download and save any materials you wish to retain on your computer hard drive by that date.
Post-Test FAQs
This FAQ is designed to answer the most common questions regarding the post-test. It is important to note that the majority of the questions on the post-test relate to the content from the live course.
As such, participants who attend every session and are actively involved in the polls and chat questions have a high likelihood of passing the post-test.
Access to the test will be provided after your participation in the four live events has been verified. An email will be sent by 3 p.m. (Central time) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with instructions to access the test.
There are six multiple choice questions on the test.
The submission deadline for the test is 5 p.m. (Central time_ on Monday, April 13, 2026. Access to the test will end at that time.
Yes. The test questions are primarily from the sessions presented during the live event; however, questions may also be included from the prework modules.
The passing score for the test is 80% or higher. Your score will display on the screen immediately upon submitting the test.
Unfortunately, the eLearning management system does not have a "save and continue later" option.
Note: There is not a limit to the number of times you can go in and out of the test. Your visits will not be monitored. Your access will end once you complete the test.
The test is not timed. You can take as long as you wish to complete the test.
No. You only have one opportunity to take the test. Once the test is submitted, you will no longer have access to the test.
No, a key will not be provided. The same test is administered during future courses; therefore, CDR is unable to provide an answer key or any feedback regarding the test or your score.
Yes. CDR will send an email the week of April 13, 2026.
If you successfully pass the test, your certificate will appear under your profile area. You can access your profile area by clicking on your name in the upper right-hand corner and clicking on "Certificates."
If you do not pass the test, you will not be awarded the Certificate of Training. However, if you are an RDN or NDTR, you will be awarded 10.75 continuing education credits for completing the course. Documentation verifying your continuing education credits will be emailed the week of April 13, 2026.
Once you take the post-test, you will be able to download a document verifying the CPE credit.
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