Obesity 2021: Current Clinical Management of a Chronic, Serious Disease

Abstract

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the activity, participants will be able to: • Recognize obesity as a chronic, relapsing, serious disease warranting long-term management and early intervention to minimize disease burden and decrease associated morbidity and mortality. • Destigmatize obesity to initiate and enhance patient engagement. • Apply guideline-recommended care for screening, diagnosis, and individualized treatment of adults and others with obesity. • Incorporate practical practice management strategies.