Qu # | Questions. I can… | M (SD) |
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2 | Determine body mass index (BMI) from weight and height measurements | 3.59 (0.63) |
3 | Assess diet for common unhealthy behaviours associated with obesity (e.g. sweetened beverages, nutritional quality of snacks, frequent meals from fast food restaurants, etc.) | 3.00 (0.74) |
9 | Assess current level of physical activity and provide guidance for setting physical activity goals for optimal health | 2.90 (0.79) |
11 | Prescribe plan for exercise / physical activity | 2.60 (0.87) |
4 | Ascertain each patient’s readiness and ability to work on weight loss according to health beliefs and stage of change | 2.52 (0.76) |
6 | Take a targeted history and conduct a physical examination to identify common co-morbidities (e.g. arthritis, diabetes, PCOS…) | 2.44 (0.76) |
7 | Discuss the effect of obesity on present and future health and personalize risk to each patient | 2.40 (0.74) |
10 | Assist patient in setting realistic goals for weight loss based on making permanent lifestyle changes | 2.38 (0.82) |
14 | Recognize and refer patients with eating disorders | 2.34 (0.73) |
5 | Recognize and screen for common psychosocial problems in obese patients including depression, emotional eating, and binge eating | 2.34 (0.77) |
15 | Collaborate with registered dieticians and refer to community nutrition resources when appropriate | 2.34 (0.84) |
12 | Use motivational interviewing to change behaviour | 2.32 (0.83) |
1 | Use 24-hour recall, food record, or food frequency to obtain diet history | 2.24 (0.83) |
13 | Provide brief counseling intervention to help patient lose weight | 2.18 (0.81) |
8 | Respond to a patient’s questions regarding treatment options including behaviour change, medications, and surgery | 2.11 (0.71) |