The management of persons with obesity is challenging, made even greater due to the numerous myths and misconceptions among patients and clinicians. For example, “Obesity is a choice, not a disease.” “Weight loss of at least 10% is needed for any health benefit.” “Drugs should not be used because weight will only be regained once they are discontinued.” Science and clinical experience, however, tell us otherwise. In this 90-minute activity, obesity experts Drs. Apovian and Kushner review the evidence to refute more than a dozen myths and misconceptions and share their experiences to address them in clinical practice, thereby helping clinicians improve their ability to collaborate effectively with patients to improve health outcomes. The faculty also provide highlights of a companion webinar series for patients.

This content is also availble as a podcast: You may listen here.

You may also access the companion patient-focused social media resource here.

Please visit our related course, Interprofessional Care of Patients with Obesity, by clicking here.

Presenting Faculty

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  Caroline Apovian, MD, FACP, FTOS, DABOM

  Co-Director, Center for Weight Management and Wellness
  Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  Professor of Medicine
  Harvard Medical School
  Boston, Massachusetts

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  Robert Kushner, MD, MS, FACP, FTOS, DABOM

  Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) and Medical Education
  Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  Former Director, Center for Lifestyle Medicine
  Northwestern Medicine
  Chicago, Illinois