BEHAVIORAL APPROACHES TO TREATING OBESITY, 2ND EDITION

Course overview

This continuing education course focuses on a behavioral approach to treating obesity, where the patient and provider develop a program of lifestyle change together. Content addresses practical advice and strategies for supporting patients and equipping them for a lifestyle change. Features include discussion of problem solving skills, helpful case studies, step by step guide to designing care, sample forms and worksheets, and updated resources. Course Objectives: * Describe the prevalence, contributing factors, and treatment options for obesity. * Identify the key elements that influence outcomes when treating obesity. * Describe the five step collaborative problem-solving model to accomplish long-term weight control.