A lesson on obesity and how caregivers can help clients prevent or recover from obesity and its complications.

• Define “obesity” and explain how it differs from “being overweight”.
• Name at least three possible causes of obesity.
• Describe how eating habits have changed in the U.S. and how that affects obesity.
• Name at least five common complications of obesity.
• Describe the two main bariatric surgeries.
• Demonstrate their understanding of the prevention and treatment of obesity in their daily work with clients.