Contemporary Use of Meal Replacement Products for the Treatment of Obesity: VLCD and Beyond

Christopher Case, MD

 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Review the foundation of obesity management
  • Review the safety and efficacy of the Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) in obesity management
  • Review the role and effective use of meal replacement products in all aspects of obesity management
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Christopher Case, MD

About the Speaker

Dr. Christopher Case is a board certified endocrinologist in Jefferson City, Missouri, practicing at Jefferson City Medical Group. He received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine; completed his residency at St. Louis University; and his fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and MD at Anderson Cancer Center. As an endocrinologist, Dr. Case cares for patients with diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, cholesterol disorders, and diseases of the thyroid and adrenal and pituitary glands. During his fellowship he concentrated on obesity, weight loss, metabolic syndrome and new developments in cardiovascular disease prevention. He also has an interest in clinical research as part of patient care.