Weight Management
A Practitioner’s Guide Dympna Pearson and Clare Grace
Amid an alarming rise in the prevalence of obesity, there has been a similar rapid expansion in the theory and evidence base surrounding its management but limited detail on the practical application of lifestyle treatments. This exciting new book provides practitioners and those studying to become healthcare professionals with a much-needed modern guide which clearly presents the latest evidence underpinning obesity interventions and how to deliver these in practice.
Written by renowned experts Dympna Pearson and Clare Grace, the book is intended as a ready reference for those working in both acute and community settings throughout the different and demanding stages of the weight management process. It explains how effective evidence-based programmes, structured to address the key components of diet and physical activity and integrated with a behavioural approach, can achieve improved outcomes. Bringing together evidence of best practice, it considers in detail the practical application of these approaches and provides clear answers to frequently encountered challenges.
Key Features
* A practical guide to tackling weight management
* Primary focus on lifestyle interventions in adults covering diet, exercise and behavioural therapy
* Step-by-step framework of care for overweight and obese individuals
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Table of Content
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Section 1 Background Information
1 Why Treat Obesity?
2 Health Professionals’ Attitudes Towards Obesity and its Management
3 Treatment Options: The Evidence for What Works
Section 2 Practical Application
4 Preventing Overweight and Obesity
5 Providing a Person-Centred Weight-Management Service
6 Building a Picture: The Assessment
7 Finding Solutions: Supporting Patients to Establish a Solid Foundation
8 Next Steps: Continuing to Develop Expertise
9 Staying on Track: Weight Maintenance
10 Getting the Most Out of Brief Contacts
11 Evaluating Individual Weight-Management Interventions
12 Common Challenges and Misconceptions
Section 3 Appendices
Appendix 1 Adult Weighing Scales Specification Guide
Appendix 2 How to Measure Height
Appendix 3 How to Measure Weight
Appendix 4 Measuring Overweight and Obesity Using Body Mass Index
Appendix 5 Measuring-Tape Position for Waist Circumference
Appendix 6 Medications
Appendix 7 Screening for Binge-Eating Disorder
Appendix 8 General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire
Appendix 9 PAR-Q & YOU
Appendix 10 Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)
Appendix 11 Prescribed Energy Deficit (PED)-Ready Reckoner
Appendix 12 Portions Commonly Used for the ‘Eatwell Plate’ (to Check Nutritional Adequacy of the Diet)
Appendix 13 Example of 1500 kcal Based on ‘Eatwell Plate’ Portions
Appendix 14 Example of 1800 kcal Based on ‘Eatwell Plate’ Portions
Appendix 15 Cookery Books
Appendix 16 NICE Guidance on Referral to Slimming Groups
Appendix 17 Weighed Portions for Where More Precision is Required
Section 4 Resources
List of Resources
Additional Books and Resources
Section 5 Tools
Tool 1 Weight History Chart
Tool 2 Typical Day
Tool 3 Activity Charts
Tool 4 My Change Plan
Tool 5 Plate Model
Tool 6 Diary Sheet
Tool 7 Weight Record Chart
Tool 8 Blank Menu of Options
Tool 9 Menu of Options A
Tool 10 Menu of Options B
Tool 11 Menu Chart
Tool 12 Assessment of Diet Quality
Tool 13 Weighing It All Up: ‘ I Want To, But …’
Tool 14 Behavioural Strategies
Index
About the author
About the Authors
Dympna Pearson is a Registered Dietitian with extensive experience of working in different clinical settings and of providing training for healthcare professionals. Her particular interests are lifestyle change in relation to diabetes, coronary heart disease and weight management.
Clare Grace is a Registered Dietitian with many years of experience in the clinical management of obesity and has a particular interest in the research underpinning weight management interventions. She provides regular obesity management training for healthcare professionals and students.
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