Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

Across the globe, more people are suffering from obesity than at any other time in our history. Why has obesity become so common and so challenging? In this course, we will look at the root cause of obesity, as explained by the latest science. We will see how our food environment has evolved over the last half-century, and how it is altering our biology to over-consume calories and resist sustained weight loss. We will also see how stress, a sedentary lifestyle, and inadequate sleep disrupt our

• Understand obesity, appetite hormones, and weight set point
• Identify dietary factors affecting weight
• Recognize underemphasized barriers like stress and inadequate sleep
• Develop a sustainable weight management plan