Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity

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

• Identify mental health impacts on overall wellness
• Describe social influence in behavior formation
• Recognize signs of eating disorders
• Determine scope of practice in mental health and social influences

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read instructions and complete short activities in English