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Working with adults with obesity

Aim:

To empower dietitians & the support workforce, working across all levels &  specialities with adults with obesity to feel confident in being able to raise the topic of weight management and to explore the range of evidence-based behavioural change and diet interventions available.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the day participants should;

  • Have a greater awareness of what it feels like to be a person living with obesity
  • Be confident in being able to sensitively raise the importance of weight management in a non-judgemental and non-stigmatising way
  • Have a knowledge of mental health, psychological and social needs and where to identify appropriate support
  • Have knowledge of the range of different behavioural change strategies that have been proven to be effective in supporting weight management
  • Have knowledge of a range of diet (and physical activity) interventions that have been proven to be effective in supporting weight management

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