Health Priority Resources
Use this searchable database to quickly find tools and resources to help you improve patient health in AAPA’s Health Priorities.
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.
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 4, 2025
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.
Bedtime Calculator
Discover the ideal bedtime for a healthy sleep routine with the Bedtime Calculator created by AASM. This tool helps you determine the best time to go to bed based on your wake-up time, ensuring you get the rest you need to feel refreshed and energized.
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
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Overweight & Obesity
The CDC’s Overweight and Obesity efforts focus on policy and environmental strategies to make healthy eating and active living accessible and affordable for everyone. Access maps, data, and strategies.
Chart Your Weight History
AAPA created this handout to help patients chart their weight history.