National Health Priority Resources

Use this searchable database to quickly find tools and resources to help you improve patient health in AAPA’s National Health Priority areas: Behavioral and Mental Health, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Obesity.

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10 Principles of Intuitive Eating

Created by two dietitians, Intuitive Eating is a self-care eating framework that integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought.

2024-2025 Obesity Management in Primary Care Professional Development and Certificate Program

The Obesity Management in Primary Care Professional Development and Certificate Program is a self-guided continuing professional development (CPD) Certificate Program.

A Framework for Physician Assistant Intervention for Overweight and Obesity

Published in JAAPA, this article shares the work of a six-member expert panel, including five practicing PAs, to develop a framework to effectively combat overweight and obesity.

AACE Journey for Patients With Obesity

AACE’s Journey for Patients With Obesity is a roadmap for patients providing up-to-date information, resources, and tools to navigate their diagnosis, treatment plan, and wellness goals no matter where they are in their personal journey.

AAPA Conference 2024

Unite with your peers at AAPA 2024 and remember the reason you became a PA.

Addressing Obesity: A Community of Practice Series

This series will cover obesity topics such as the latest treatment options, patient/provider communication and engagement techniques, new best practices in obesity care, and more. The series will include interactive real-world experiences patient scenarios, live… more

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Obesity Medicine Fellowship

The Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic has created a one-year Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship for the purpose of training an APP to become a competent, autonomous provider in the subspecialty of Obesity Medicine.

Annual Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium: June 5, 2024

Each year the Division of Nutrition and the Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Harvard (NORCH) select a cutting edge topic in nutritional research to present. Authorities on this topic from North America and elsewhere are invited to present.

Approaches for Healthier Eating and Physical Activity

AAPA created this handout to help patients learn approaches for healthier eating and physical activity.

Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDH)

A non-profit organization with an international membership committed to the practice of the Health At Every Size® (HAES®) Principles.

Behavior Modification Ideas for Weight Management

Created by UCSF Health, this resource is a collection of behavioral modification ideas for weight management, such as controlling your mealtime environment and sharing high-calorie meals with others.

Beyond BMI

Published in the journal Nutrients, this article discusses the origin, current use, and future use of the BMI.

Brain Health Academy: Obesity and Dementia

Obesity is a major health problem that affects every part of the body, including the brain. In fact, it is among the top risk factors for dementia. This course provides strategies to address obesity and… more

Caring for the Patient With Obesity and Psychiatric Illness – Interactive

Psychiatric illness and treatment can be a barrier to the successful management of the disease of obesity. This activity is designed to equip PAs with essential knowledge and practical strategies for caring for patients who… more