Weight management : a practitioner's guide / / Dympna Pearson, Clare Grace.

"An increasingly wide range of patients of different age, ethnicity and social background often combined with other clinical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease or osteoporosis now find themselves battling against obesity and many health professionals become frustrated, feeling...

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Year of Publication:2012
Language:English
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Physical Description:xviii, 278 p. :; ill.
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  • Machine generated contents note: Introduction.- Attitudes to obesity.- Why practitioners need to change.- The evidence.- What works?.PART 1.Physical Activity.- Its importance during the weight loss phase.- Its importance during the weight maintenance phase.- Key messages.- How to support changes in levels of activity.Diet.- What dietary messages.- Where to start.- A stepwise approach.- A balanced diet.- Estimating energy intake & requirements.A Behavioural Approach.- The theory & principles.- Motivation.- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.- Tools, strategies & techniques.PART 2.A Practical Guide.- Raising the issue.- Exploring the options.- The Assessment.- Forming a joint agenda tailored to the individual.- Problem-solving.- Goal setting & Change Plans.- Monitoring.- Review.Follow Up.- Frequency and duration of appointments.- continuity of care.- What to include.Group Programmes.Weight maintenance.