Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 22, 2015).

Includes bibliographical references.

Obesity : the epidemic, trends, and causes -- Definition of obesity and obesity terms -- The many roles of the advanced practice nurse -- Addressing pediatric obesity -- How to initiate the weight conversation with patients -- Patients' stories -- Overview of genetics and pathophysiology of obesity -- Behaviors, addiction, and eating disorders -- Which "way" is the right "weigh" -- Physical assessment of the adult obese patient -- Physical assessment of the pediatric obese patient -- Physical activity, exercise assessment, and patient recommendations -- Dietary assessment and patient recommendations / Jennifer Roth -- Psychological assessment -- Disease management and the role of the advanced practice nurse -- Obesity-related diseases -- Obesity-related diseases : a pediatric focus -- Prevention -- Weight cycling -- Treatment of addiction and eating disorders -- Pharmacological therapy -- Surgical therapy -- Costs associated with obesity treatment and insurance coverage -- Treatment of the obese pediatric patient -- Clinic establishment, medical therapy, and a multidisciplinary approach -- What is lifestyle medicine?