The Benefits of Obesity Medicine Certification

Overview

Journal Am J Lifestyle Med

Publisher Sage Publications

Date 2019 Feb 26

PMID 30800022

Citations 3

Authors

Lydia Alexander

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Abstract

With the majority of patients seen by primary care practitioners suffering from overweight or obesity, an additional certification in obesity medicine provides the critical tools and skillset to expertly address the many chronic health conditions predicated by unhealthy adiposity and excess weight.

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