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Learning Objectives
- Screen patients to determine if they are overweight or obese.
- Counsel patients who are overweight or obese on how to make healthy behavior changes to reduce their risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
- Diagnose metabolic syndrome in a patient population and provide appropriate counseling and drug therapy to reduce risk factors.
- Counsel patients about behavior modification, risk reduction and healthy lifestyle decisions to treat obesity.
Obesity: Quick and Easy Tools to Help Your Patients Lose Weight and Exercise

