Helping your patients maintain healthy weight is a key to promoting th eir well-being and longevity. Now, in this new guide for the health pr ofessional, you can get an up-to-date analysis of the causes and preve ntion of obesity to help you design effective, appropriate weight mana gement plans. Overweight and Weight Management explains how to use bas ic counseling skills and advanced behavior modification techniques to help patients change lifelong habits and develop healthy lifestyles. A nd you'll get assessment tools to help you improve your working relati onship with overweight clients, along with diaries, goal attainment sc ales, and other essential tools to keep your patients on track.