By: Loretta T. Lee, PhD, RN, CRNP, FNP-BC, CNE; Nisha Mathews PhD, RN; and Jennifer Pettis, MS, RN, CNE
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The chronic disease of obesity affects quality of life, health, and function for people from all populations. The prevalence of obesity and its disparities along demographic and gender lines continue to increase.
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