lifestyle modification counseling

A Resource for Patients, A Toolkit for Clinicians

By Dr. Kushner / September 29, 2025 /

Lifestyle modification is foundational to all obesity care. This applies even to those taking the newer, highly effective obesity medications. Though the disease of obesity is complex, lifestyle modification can be simplified and should be targeted. One size does not fit all. This is the basis of my Six Factor approach to managing weight and…

3 Essentials of Overweight and Obesity Care Not to be Overlooked

By Dr. Kushner / August 9, 2025 /

We are at a crossroads where the advancements in obesity science and treatment outpace a workforce that is not fully prepared to apply these breakthroughs. This is the first line in the Introduction to my just-released book published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, called Patient-Centered Weight Management: The Six Factor Professional Program and…