📚 Course Outline: Diploma/BSc/PGDC in Obesity Diet
📚 Course Outline: Diploma/BSc/PGDC in Obesity Diet
🧑🏫 Topic 1: Understanding Obesity
📊 Definition and Classification of Obesity
📏 Measuring Obesity: BMI, Waist-to-Hip Ratio, and Body Fat Percentage
📈 Global Trends & Epidemiology of Obesity
🧬 Causes and Risk Factors of Obesity
⚖️ Genetic vs. Environmental Factors
🧠 Impact of Obesity on Physical and Mental Health
🩺 Topic 2: Medical Aspects of Obesity
🧠 Hormonal Imbalances in Obesity
🩻 Metabolic Syndrome: Causes & Effects
💉 Endocrine Disruptions (Insulin, Cortisol, Thyroid)
🫀 Obesity and Cardiovascular Diseases
🧬 Obesity’s Impact on Digestive & Respiratory Health
💊 Pharmacological Interventions for Obesity
📅 Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea)
💪 Topic 3: Physical Activity and Exercise in Obesity Management
🏋️ Role of Exercise in Weight Loss and Maintenance
📋 Exercise Guidelines for Obese Individuals
📊 Designing Tailored Fitness Programs
⚙️ Strength vs. Cardiovascular Training
🧘 Low-Impact Exercises: Yoga, Swimming, Walking
📈 Behavioral and Motivational Strategies for Physical Activity
📅 Monitoring and Adjusting Exercise Programs
🧠 Topic 4: Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of Obesity
🧠 Psychological Causes of Obesity (Emotional Eating, Food Addiction)
💬 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Obesity
📊 Behavioral Weight Loss Programs
📚 Mindful Eating and Stress Management Techniques
🍫 Managing Emotional Triggers
📅 Setting Realistic Weight Loss Goals
🔄 Relapse Prevention and Long-Term Maintenance Strategies
🛠️ Topic 5: Surgical Interventions in Obesity Management
🔪 Bariatric Surgery: Types and Indications
📈 Eligibility Criteria for Bariatric Surgery
🔍 Pre-Surgical Assessment and Counseling
🔄 Types of Procedures: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Banding, Sleeve Gastrectomy
📉 Outcomes and Post-Surgical Weight Loss
🍽️ Post-Surgery Lifestyle and Dietary Modifications
📊 Risks and Complications of Bariatric Surgery
⚖️ Topic 6: Comorbidities and Special Populations
🫀 Obesity and Cardiovascular Health
🧠 Mental Health Impacts of Obesity
🧬 Obesity in Children and Adolescents
👵 Managing Obesity in the Elderly
🤰 Obesity During Pregnancy
🧬 Obesity in Individuals with Disabilities
⚖️ Special Considerations for Different Ethnic Groups
🔬 Topic 7: Technological & Advanced Interventions
💡 Wearable Technology for Monitoring Activity & Weight
🔄 Use of Mobile Apps and Telemedicine in Obesity Management
💥 Cryolipolysis & Other Non-Surgical Fat Reduction Techniques
📡 Body Contouring Procedures
🧠 Behavioral Change Technology (Digital Health)
📊 Role of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting and Managing Obesity
⚙️ Innovative Weight Loss Devices (Gastric Balloons, Pacemakers)
🏢 Topic 8: Public Health and Policy in Obesity Management
🌍 Global and National Obesity Prevention Programs
🏥 Community-Based Obesity Interventions
📚 Role of Government and NGOs in Obesity Prevention
📜 Policies on Food Advertising, Labelling, and Obesity Prevention
⚖️ Ethical and Legal Issues in Obesity Treatment
📈 Obesity and Economic Impacts on Healthcare Systems
🔄 Public Health Campaigns and Advocacy
💼 Topic 9: Setting Up an Obesity Management Practice
🏢 Clinical Setup for Obesity Management
📋 Consultation, Diagnostics, and Patient Assessment
📈 Creating Individualized Obesity Treatment Plans
💼 Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration (Dieticians, Psychologists, Exercise Experts)
📊 Monitoring and Tracking Progress
🎯 Marketing & Promotion of Weight Management Programs
📝 Case Presentations, Client Assessments & Job Placement
This curriculum focuses on obesity from a medical, psychological, and lifestyle perspective, exploring various interventions and management strategies without a heavy emphasis on general nutrition.
