The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 6, Issue 7 , Pages 540-545 , July 2010

Weight Management Issues and Strategies for Success

  • Margaret J. Rowberg

      Affiliations

    • Margaret (Peggy) Rowberg, DNP, APN, is an associate professor at California State University in Chico and is an adult nurse practitioner who manages a weight program.

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 In compliance with national ethical guidelines, the author reports no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.

PII: S1555-4155(10)00035-8

doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2010.01.014

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 6, Issue 7 , Pages 540-545 , July 2010