Obesity education for your patients
Share these educational materials with your patients to reference throughout their weight-loss journey
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Weight Loss Support
Support and information to help patients meet their weight-management goals.
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Obesity ICD-10 Codes
Find a list of ICD-10 diagnosis codes you may need when treating patients with obesity.
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My Weight-Management Plan
A checklist for your patients to use as a guide for discussing their weight-loss goals with you.
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HCP to Employer Coverage Letter
Instructions and a sample letter for requesting employers to add anti-obesity medications to their base plans.
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The Science of Weight Management
Information for your patients about why weight regain can happen after weight loss.
Moving Toward Better Metrics: Can We Do Better Than BMI?
An expert panel discusses strengths, limitations, and alternatives to body mass index (BMI) in screening for obesity.
Living with the Weight of the World: A Personal Journey with Obesity
Obesity medicine professionals discuss their personal journey with obesity and provide unique insights into the patient experience.
The Weight of Words: Impactful Communication in Obesity Care
Obesity medicine experts discuss the importance of impactful patient communication in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care.
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Learn from the Nutrition Facts Label
Patient factsheet on Nutrition Facts Labels—how to read them, what they reveal about food, and how they help with weight management.
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Protein and your plate
Patient factsheet on building a healthy plate for weight management and the role of protein in supporting weight loss.
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Planning healthy meals for weight management
Patient factsheet with tips on meal planning for weight management using MyPlate, food group goals, and Nutrition Facts label.
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Managing Excess Weight and Heart Disease Risk
Information for patients on the link between obesity and heart disease risk, plus tips for managing weight and improving heart health.