From this CPD module you will learn:
- The prevalence of national obesity
- Points to help you recognise fad diets and where to find support for patients seeking guidance on nutrition
- Specialised forms of dieting to support patients with chronic conditions
- Practical approaches to use which can support patients with sustainable weight loss
Download a printable PDF of this module – including the five-minute test – here.
With recent research suggesting a link between being overweight or obese and an increased risk of illness and death from coronavirus,(1) the UK government has set out a strategy to tackle the combined effects of these two national public health crises.(2) The government’s Excess weight
