Food as Medicine: Talking about Weight

Grow your confidence in answering common weight management questions The obesity crisis means that healthcare professionals talking confidently to patients about weight is more critical than ever. On this course, designed for healthcare professionals by an international team of experts in nutrition and weight management from Monash University and Portsmouth Hospital, NHS Trust UK, including GPs and nurses, you will be equipped with the latest information about weight management strategies, so you can feel more confident in having difficult conversation regarding weight with patients, and answering common nutrition and weight management related questions. Places in this course are limited to 100, so please register early to avoid disappointment. This course has been designed for healthcare professionals, specifically medical specialists, general practitioners and nurses. However, the course may be of benefit to healthcare professionals such as dietitians and nutritionists with a background in nutrition, who may like a ‘refresher’ in this area of study. You should have a good knowledge of science, medicine and healthcare practice. Who has recognised this course? This course is recognised by: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP): this activity has been approved/allocated 16 Category 1 points by the RACGP QI&CPD Program in the 20-22 triennium. In order to meet the RACGP QI&CPD Program requirements to receive 16 Category 1 points, RACGP members must complete all parts of this course, including the reinforcing activity. British Dietetic Association (BDA): endorsement applies only to the educational content of the learning activity. Association for Nutrition (AfN): endorsed for CPD. If you have any questions on the course, its accreditation/endorsement or how it may relate to your professional healthcare practice we encourage you to email your questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.