Talking Obesity with Dr. Nina Crowley


Dr. Crowley is a Registered Dietitian and Health Psychologist, as well as an advocate for patient-centered care and appropriate treatment for people with obesity. She leads the interdisciplinary metabolic and bariatric surgery team at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina, and is passionate about working with patients to achieve difficult behavior changes and long-term weight maintenance after bariatric surgery.

Dr. Arasi Maran and Dr. Nina Crowley discuss the behavioral aspects of obesity and the importance of body composition assessment. They highlight the challenges of counseling for obesity and the need for a personalized approach. They also explore the limitations of using BMI as a measure of obesity and the benefits of measuring body composition. 


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