Obesity in Adults Online Training Course
Being overweight is not just an appearance issue. It is a medical concern due to the serious affects it can have on a person’s health. People with obesity have an increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions.
In this course, we look at how obesity is defined. We explore the challenges around obesity and its impact. We also look at the things that can be done to support a person to prevent and reverse unhealthy weight gain.
Who should take this Obesity in Adults online training course?
This course has been designed specifically for people who want to know more about Adult Obesity. Whilst it provides focus for people working in social care, it will also be useful to a wider audience of people.
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Obesity in Adults Online Training Course Content
- What is obesity?
- How prevalent is obesity?
- Why do people become overweight?
- Other causes of obesity
- The impact of obesity
- Supporting individuals with weight problems
- Person-centred conversations about weight
- Supporting behaviour change
- Treatment and resources
Training Course duration
On average this online course should take around 30 minutes. Find out more here.
Aims of the Obesity in Adults training course
By the end of the training you will:
- Define what is meant by the term obesity
- Explain the causes and contributing factors of obesity and why individuals become overweight or obese
- Outline the impact of obesity on society
- Identify the physical, psychological and social consequences of obesity
- List the day-to-day challenges someone who is obese may experience
- Describe what you can do to support individuals to prevent and reverse unhealthy weight gain
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Course Reviews
I found some of the questions very interesting, covered topics that have never been discussed before in training. They made me think and question myself, excellent course.
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