BRIEF NUTRITION COUNSELING TOOLS — for Obesity

• Five Minute
• Fifteen Minute

GOAL

RATIONALE

EVALUATION

• ASSESS
  • Weight—BMI, waist circumference and weight history
  • Laboratory values and blood pressure
  • Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
  • Health risks of obesity
  • Medications that affect weight
  • Diet history
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Alcohol intake
  • Physical activity history and limitations
  • Readiness for lifestyle change
  • Possible use of weight loss medications or surgery

MANAGEMENT

• ADVISE: A balanced diet with reduced calorie intake, increased physical activity and relate weight to patient's health
• AGREE: Determine diet and physical activity goals with patient
• ASSIST: Provide diet and physical activity resources
• ARRANGE: Schedule follow-up and make referrals for assistance and support

WEB RESOURCES

DIET BOOKS

Downloadable Obesity web page - (PDF Format)

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The five Nutrition Evaluation and Management topics (Hypertension, Diabetes, Lipid Disorders, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome) are also available for CME credit at the University of Wisconsin Office of Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Public Health. Each topic includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio, a case study, and a quiz.