OVERVIEW

Weight stigma and bias towards individuals with obesity impacts health care delivery. Obesity Care and Weight Management Patient Engagement Training from the American Diabetes Association® aims to educate health care teams on appropriate ways to reduce stigma and bias to improve health outcomes for people with obesity.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Recognize the impact of weight stigma and common biases about obesity during communications with people with obesity. 
2. Identify strengths-based, person-centered language and strategies within clinical care for each member of the team to reduce bias and stigma in patient care.

EXPIRATION DATE

November 1, 2026

Samar Hafida, MD
Boston Medical Center

Joe Nadglowski
Obesity Action Coalition

Tracy L. Oliver, PhD, RDN, LDN
Villanova University

Ryan Tweet, PsyD
Oregon Health & Science University

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