Obesity: A Disease
Obesity: A Disease is the official Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) podcast exploring the many facets of the disease of obesity.
The 5 As Framework For Obesity Management
This article published in Can Fam Physician journal evaluates whether a more intricate model of the 5 As framework is needed.
The Five As
The 5 As motivational interviewing technique has been shown to increase patient motivation and behavioral change in obesity management.
Weight Loss Medication Side Effects: Know Before You Start
This article by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) discusses what patients need to know about the side effects of weight loss medications.
Diet Assessment Decision Tool
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) created this tool to help practitioners and decision makers understand dietary patterns and nutrient intake. Use the tool to identify methods to…
Prescription Medications & Weight Gain
This article by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) discusses what patients need to know about prescription medicine and weight gain. It includes a table that details medications known to possibly…
SMART Goals for Healthy Weight
Created by the Ohio Cardiovascular and Diabetes Health Collaborative (Cardi-OH), this worksheet helps patients and providers work together to set weight loss goals that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant,…
Motivational Interviewing for Diet, Exercise and Weight
Created by The Yale Rudd Center For Food Policy & Obesity, this resource provides examples of motivational interviewing-style questions to ask when assessing ambivalence and motivation for lifestyle changes in…
Motivational Interviewing for Obesity Treatment
The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) created this resource on motivational interviewing, a patient-centered counseling technique that incorporates listening, interpersonal skills, and support to bring a patient from ambivalence to behavioral…