Join experts in obesity: Dr Robert Kushner (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago), Dr Eric Ravussin (Associate Executive Director at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana), and Dr Jeffrey Sicat, (Endocrinology Physician and Founder of  Virginia Weight and Wellness medical practice in Richmond, Virginia) as they discuss the science behind metabolic adaption and why this makes weight loss so difficult to maintain over time. The panel will also discuss the essential role healthcare professionals play by providing education and support to their patients with obesity and working with their patients to develop a personalized weight management plan.   This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.   Faculty Presenters:   Robert Kushner, MD Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL Eric Ravussin, PhD Boyd Professor and Associate Executive Director- Clinical Science Pennington Biomedical Research Center Baton Rouge, LA Jeffrey Sicat, MD, FACE Founder and Medical Director Virginia Weight and Wellness Glen Allen, VA