Global Certificate in Weight Loss & Behavioral Change

• Unit 1: Understanding Obesity and Weight Loss – This unit will cover the basics of obesity, its causes, and the importance of weight loss. It will also discuss the global obesity epidemic and its impact on public health. • Unit 2: Nutrition and Weight Management – This unit will focus on the role of nutrition in weight management. It will cover macronutrients, micronutrients, and their role in weight loss. It will also discuss meal planning, portion control, and healthy food choices. • Unit 3: Physical Activity and Exercise – This unit will discuss the role of physical activity and exercise in weight loss. It will cover different types of exercises, their benefits, and how to create an effective exercise plan. • Unit 4: Behavioral Change and Weight Loss – This unit will focus on the psychological aspects of weight loss. It will cover behavioral change techniques, motivation, self-efficacy, and relapse prevention. • Unit 5: Weight Loss Medications and Surgeries – This unit will discuss the medical treatments for obesity, including medications and surgeries. It will cover the indications, benefits, risks, and side effects of these treatments. • Unit 6: Maintaining Weight Loss – This unit will focus on the long-term maintenance of weight loss. It will cover strategies for maintaining weight loss, including self-monitoring, problem-solving, and social support. • Unit 7: Special Populations and Weight Loss – This unit will discuss the unique challenges and considerations for special populations, including older adults, pregnant women, and people with chronic medical conditions. • Unit 8: Cultural Considerations in Weight Loss – This unit will cover the cultural factors that influence weight loss and dietary habits. It will discuss how to provide culturally sensitive care and tailor weight loss interventions to different cultural backgrounds.