Health Professional's Guide to Treatment of Overweight and Obesity
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This comprehensive resource is a must-have for health care professionals seeking a holistic and evidence-based approach to the compassionate treatment of overweight and obesity in adults. Backed by the latest research and filled with practical insights, the Health Professional's Guide to Treatment of Overweight and Obesity is an invaluable resource for everyone from novice practitioners to seasoned experts in the field. Written and reviewed by a team of renowned medical, nutrition, and behavioral health experts, the guide is divided into four sections:
- Section 1 - Foundations of Treatment: the Human Element discusses the disease process of obesity, health inequities, weight stigma and bias, evidence-based guidelines, and patient-centered care.
- Section 2 – Interprofessional Assessment of Overweight and Obesity reviews medical, physical, nutritional, physical activity, and behavioral health assessment patterns.
- Section 3 – Interventions for the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity includes lifestyle, dietary, physical activity, medical, and surgical treatment options, along with discussion of behavioral counseling, disordered eating, and the use of technology in treatment.
- Section 4 – Models and Insurance Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity provides practical information on forming and utilizing multidisciplinary treatment teams, as well as information on policies and insurance coverage.
By addressing a broad range of topics, from the physiological aspects of body weight regulation to the impact of health care systems and policies on access to care, this comprehensive resource endeavors to foster a holistic perspective on patient care that emphasizes the role of myriad systems that must be considered in the patient journey”
CPEU: 11.75 (Valid Until January 31, 2027)
Learners may earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit by reading this book and completing an interactive online quiz. To find the link for the interactive quiz, refer to the book's table of contents and locate the page in the back of the book titled Continuing Professional Education and Additional Notes. After passing the quiz, learners can access the CPE Certificate.
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