Questions

Strongly

Agree

Agree Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Large portions of

the population I serve

are affected by obesity.

N = 49

63.27%

32.65%

4.08%

0%

Obesity is an indicator

of overall health for the

population I serve. N = 49

53.06%

42.86%

2.04%

2.04%

More serious chronic illnesses

associated with obesity take up

the majority of an office visit

(Not enough time for obesity/

weight-reduction counseling.

N = 49

30.61%

44.9%

22.46%

2.04%

The community in which I serve

does not offer weight-reduction

referral services. N = 48

27.08%

33.33%

22.92%

16.67%

The population I serve shows

a lack of interest and/or

readiness for change. N = 49

20.41%

51.02%

22.45%

6.12%

In the community I serve,

I feel there is inadequate

training to promote effective

weight loss strategies. N = 49

29.17%

50%

16.67%

4.17%

Ineffective strategies can lead

to skepticism of obesity

counseling and proposed

treatments. N = 49

36.73%

55.1%

6.12%

2.04%