This course talks about the physiological aspects of obesity and provides foundational knowledge on the psychosocial aspects of obesity. This course will discuss three critical domains of the psychosocial components of obesity: mental health, social influences, and eating disorders.
Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity
Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity
This course is part of Holistic Weight Management Specialization
Instructor: NASM Faculty
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Identify how a client’s mental health factors into their overall health and wellness status.
Describe the role social influence plays in shaping the way people establish behaviors.
Recognize signs of various disordered eating behaviors and eating disorders.
Determine the scope of practice as it relates to mental health, social influences, and disordered eating behaviors.
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Assessments
1 assignment
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Holistic Weight Management Specialization
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There is 1 module in this course
This course talks about the physiological aspects of obesity and provides foundational knowledge on the psychosocial aspects of obesity. This course will discuss three critical domains of the psychosocial components of obesity: mental health, social influences, and eating disorders.
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2 readings1 assignment1 app item1 discussion prompt
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