Body of Knowledge

CERTIFIED OBESITY MEDICAL PHYSICIAN (COMP)
KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS & KNOWLEDGE STATEMENTS

DOMAIN 01. BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Etiology

Physiology/Pathophysiology

Epidemiology

Nutrition

Physical activity

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DOMAIN 02. DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION

History

Physical Examination

Diagnostic Testing

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DOMAIN 3. TREATMENT

Behavior/Psychosocial

Nutrition/Diet

Physical Activity

Pharmacotherapy

Surgery

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DOMAIN 4. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Communication

Personal, Community and Society Responsibilities

Health Care System

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