Obesity is not a lifestyle choice or a lack of willpower! It is a chronic disease. Through this education, you will learn:

  • The many causes of obesity
  • The benefits of weight loss and setting long-term goals for weight management
  • The importance of working with a healthcare provider to choose the weight management strategies that are best for you
  • Ways to overcome negative views and feelings about obesity and weight management

Hear from Dr Lowe Clayton as she describes what you can learn about weight
and weight management from these resources.

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Patient Simulation

Navigating Weighty Topics

Talking about weight with a doctor can feel hard. This AliveSim interactive simulation gives you a safe place to learn about your options and practice the conversation.

You’ll meet with a virtual clinician, ask questions, and explore treatments such as lifestyle changes, medications, or other approaches to weight care. By the end, you’ll feel more prepared to talk with your healthcare provider about what may be right for you.

This tool is for learning and does not replace medical advice.

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Hear from Dr. Riley about the mental health impacts of obesity

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Hear from a patient about overcoming struggles with weight management

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Lived experience with obesity, stigma, and impact of treatment

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Lived experience with obesity, stigma, and impact of treatment

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Hear from a patient about the benefits of lifestyle changes to help manage weight

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Hear from a patient about the benefits of medication to help manage weight

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Hear from Dr. Lowe Clayton about the importance of long-term weight management

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Hear from Dr. Scott about the relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes

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Hear from Dr. Bhardwaj about the relationship between obesity and sleep apnea

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Hear one patient's experience of having obesity and sleep apnea

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Learn more about obesity and management options in this short animated whiteboard

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Resources

Our Experts

Nakul J. Bhardwaj, DO, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Obesity and Internal Medicine Specialist
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Core Faculty of the Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity, and Weight Program (HEAWP)
Baltimore, MD
Tiffany N. Lowe Clayton, DO, MHPE, DABOM, FOMA
Vice-Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Campbell University, Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Buies Creek, NC
Bariatrician, WakeMed Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss
Cary, NC
Bernadette Riley, DO, MS, FACOFP, DABFM
Professor- Department of Family Medicine
Director, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Hypermobility Treatment Center
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Glen Head, NY
Kerry M. Scott, DO, MBA, FACOFP, CCMS
Board Certified Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist
Chair, Department of Family Medicine
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
Director of Rural Health Track
College of Osteopathic Medicine
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

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