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  • Alcoholism
  • Obesity

Behavioral Approaches to Obesity Treatment

Obesity is a complex condition that is influenced by various factors such as genetics, behavior, and environment rather than just diet or exercise choices. The condition shares some features with other maladaptive behaviors, and medical management is recommended. In general, clinicians employ lifestyle recommendations as a first step, followed by medication use, followed by options for invasive methods such as surgery. Within non-surgical approaches, behavioral interventions are preferred to initially assessing how best to proceed. Successful behavioral approaches to treat obesity are based on counseling tools used in psychotherapy for conditions like smoking and alcohol abuse. Although research on behavioral approaches to maintaining weight loss is underway, the therapeutic goal is to move towards a patient-centered approach to treat this growing epidemic. This activity reviews the use of behavioral approaches in treating obesity and emphasizes the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for persons with obesity.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditNursingUp to 1 creditPharmacyUp to 1 creditSocial WorkUp to 1 credit

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABPM — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1 pointABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1 pointABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABPM — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 point

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No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

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Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 6 specialties.

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  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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