CSOWM Exam Module 3: Intervention 2026 | Complete Study Guide & Verified Answers
who should be involved in a treatment plan - (answer)1. PCP
2. specialty provier (bariatric surgeon)
3. RN/ NP
4. RD/CDE
5. exercise specialist
6. psychologist
7. social worker
8. health coach
9. pharmacist
developing a treatment plan - (answer)1. work with patient to ensure readiness for change (trans-
theoretical model)
2. stages of change
3. readiness to change may also need to be assessed in significant others, as they are often involved in
the treatment plan
Transtheoretical Model Stages of Change - (answer)precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
pre-contemplation - (answer)-People in this stage are not even thinking about a new behavior pattern.
-Unmotivated, resistant and engage in avoidance tactics
Contemplation - (answer)-people in this stage are ambivalent or uncertain
Preparatopn - (answer)-people in this stage are thinking about change and planning steps
Action - (answer)-people in this stage are motivated and ready to go
, CSOWM Exam Module 3: Intervention 2026 | Complete Study Guide & Verified Answers
Maintenance - (answer)-people in this stage are sustaining choices, continuing changes, and practicing
maintaining success
coordinating comprehensive treatment plans - (answer)1. work with patients collaboratively
2. HCPs must inform and educate about treatment options to offer patients with obesity a wide range of
options to personalize treatment (emotional and physical factors)
options for obesity treatment - (answer)1. lifestyle treatment
2. lifestyle and medications
3. very low kcal diets
4. metabolic and bariatric surgery
weight loss estimates based on sustainability of loss AND resolution of comorbidities
elements of comprehensive lifestyle intervention - (answer)1. diet (1200-1500 kcal/women and 1500-
1800 kcal/men)
2. increased physical activity (150-300 minutes/week and 2 days of strength/resistance)
3. frequency and duration of treatment (>14 in person counseling sessions over 6 months)
4. behavioral strategies (frequent monitoring)
5. tech to support (web based platforms can help)
(support of family and friends)
GOAL SETTING IS IMPORTANT
treatment options - (answer)1. patient goals (is it realistic or achievable? in what timeline?)
2. do we have an algorithm to structure which factors go into the decision making process? (h/o wt loss
attempts and outcomes, behavior strategies)
3. what happens when lifestyle interventions fail? (meds? or surgery?)
who should be involved in a treatment plan - (answer)1. PCP
2. specialty provier (bariatric surgeon)
3. RN/ NP
4. RD/CDE
5. exercise specialist
6. psychologist
7. social worker
8. health coach
9. pharmacist
developing a treatment plan - (answer)1. work with patient to ensure readiness for change (trans-
theoretical model)
2. stages of change
3. readiness to change may also need to be assessed in significant others, as they are often involved in
the treatment plan
Transtheoretical Model Stages of Change - (answer)precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
pre-contemplation - (answer)-People in this stage are not even thinking about a new behavior pattern.
-Unmotivated, resistant and engage in avoidance tactics
Contemplation - (answer)-people in this stage are ambivalent or uncertain
Preparatopn - (answer)-people in this stage are thinking about change and planning steps
Action - (answer)-people in this stage are motivated and ready to go
, CSOWM Exam Module 3: Intervention 2026 | Complete Study Guide & Verified Answers
Maintenance - (answer)-people in this stage are sustaining choices, continuing changes, and practicing
maintaining success
coordinating comprehensive treatment plans - (answer)1. work with patients collaboratively
2. HCPs must inform and educate about treatment options to offer patients with obesity a wide range of
options to personalize treatment (emotional and physical factors)
options for obesity treatment - (answer)1. lifestyle treatment
2. lifestyle and medications
3. very low kcal diets
4. metabolic and bariatric surgery
weight loss estimates based on sustainability of loss AND resolution of comorbidities
elements of comprehensive lifestyle intervention - (answer)1. diet (1200-1500 kcal/women and 1500-
1800 kcal/men)
2. increased physical activity (150-300 minutes/week and 2 days of strength/resistance)
3. frequency and duration of treatment (>14 in person counseling sessions over 6 months)
4. behavioral strategies (frequent monitoring)
5. tech to support (web based platforms can help)
(support of family and friends)
GOAL SETTING IS IMPORTANT
treatment options - (answer)1. patient goals (is it realistic or achievable? in what timeline?)
2. do we have an algorithm to structure which factors go into the decision making process? (h/o wt loss
attempts and outcomes, behavior strategies)
3. what happens when lifestyle interventions fail? (meds? or surgery?)
