Talking to Patients about Obesity: Opening THAT Conversation
Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify what research indicates patients want from providers related to the conversation around obesity
- Describe weight bias and how it affects the conversation about obesity
- Recognize current practices and resources for providing obesity care, including staff education, the office environment and equipment, and more

Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP
About the Speaker
Angela Golden is a current fellow and past president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Dr. Golden has her own practice, NP from Home, LLC. The practice provides clinical services in both primary care and an obesity sub-specialty. Dr. Golden has experience in the development of patient education materials, research, and peer-reviewed articles on obesity. She presents nationally and internationally with an emphasis on health policy, leadership, and clinical care.