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Learning Objectives
Discuss strategies to manage weight stigma.
Describe two characteristics of toxic (dysfunctional) fat and how it can contribute to chronic disease.
List three genetic and environmental influences that predispose patients to weight gain.
Describe three compensatory mechanisms that make it difficult to maintain weight loss.
Outline three major pharmacological, surgical, nutritional and behavioral strategies to promote healthy weight loss.
Describe, based on the material presented in this course, the implications for nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, mental health, dentistry, massage, occupational & physical therapy, and other health care professionals.