Weight Management by Pearson, Dympna, Grace, Clare -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title page Copyright page Dedication Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction

Note to readers

Section 1: Background Information

1 Why Treat Obesity?

What is the scale of the obesity problem? Why does it matter? Factors that increase the risk of obesity Obesity and its causes Health benefits of modest weight loss Conclusion

2 Health Professionals’ Attitudes Towards Obesity and its Management

What does the evidence say about discrimination and weight bias in society? Where does weight bias come from? What are the consequences of weight bias? What is the impact of weight bias in the health care setting? What can we do to reduce weight bias? Conclusion Reflective exercises Recommendations for reducing weight bias in your practice

3 Treatment Options: The Evidence for What Works

Introduction Combined approaches Dietary treatments Physical-activity treatments Behaviour modification Drug treatment Surgical treatment Conclusion

Section 2: Practical Application

4 Preventing Overweight and Obesity

Prevention of overweight and obesity What to do? Conclusion

5 Providing A Person-centred Weight-management Service

Integrating a behavioural approach Identifying overweight and obesity Planning weight-management interventions in your setting More on motivation… Exploring treatment options Conclusion

6 Building a Picture: The Assessment

Undertaking a comprehensive assessment What are the components of the assessment?

7 Finding Solutions: Supporting Patients to Establish a Solid Foundation

Introduction Integrating a behavioural approach The building blocks needed for a solid foundation Understanding energy balance Key dietary recommendations Recommendations for physical activity Developing essential skills: laying the foundations Conclusion

8 Next Steps: Continuing to Develop Expertise

Review appointments Becoming skilled at weight management

9 Staying on Track: Weight Maintenance

Introduction Defining successful weight maintenance Changes in weight Causes of weight regain What works? Implications for practice Practical application Conclusion

10 Getting the Most out of Brief Contacts

Introduction What is a brief contact? Limitations of brief contacts Getting the most out of brief contacts Brief interventions (if ongoing support includes brief review appointments) Implications for services Examples of brief contacts Conclusion

11 Evaluating Individual Weight-management Interventions

Introduction What is monitoring and evaluation? What makes evaluation challenging? Getting started Collecting information What to evaluate Conclusion

12 Common Challenges and Misconceptions

Introduction Causes of obesity Physical activity Diet Note on patient dialogues

Section 3: Appendices

Appendix 1: Adult Weighing Scales Specification Guide

Classification of scales Calibration

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

Measuring waist How to measure waist circumference

Appendix 6: Medications Appendix 7: Screening for Binge-eating Disorder Appendix 8: General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire

Annex 1

Appendix 9: PAR-Q & YOU Appendix 10: Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)

BMR PAL EER EER for weight loss

Appendix 11: Prescribed Energy Deficit (PED)-Ready Reckoner

Female Male

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

Books Useful Web sites Guidelines and Reports

Section 5: Tools

Tool 1: Weight History Chart Tool 2: Typical Day Tool 3: Activity Charts

24 hours Time spent on activity (minutes) Steps recorded

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

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