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 ill-equipped to handle each unique case
with the one-size-fits-all approach offered by the "eat less,
exercise more" mantra. Weight Management: A Practitioner′s Guide
explains how effective evidence-based programmes structured in a
manner addressing the key components of diet and physical activity
integrated with a behavioural approach could offer the solution to
the obesity epidemic.This exciting new book from renowned experts
Dympna Pearson and Clare Grace provides practitioners and those
studying to become practitioners and public health professionals
with a much needed modern guide that clearly presents the latest
evidence underpinning treatments and uses a step-wise approach to
implementing programmes and building skills and confidence. Written
with the express needs of practitioners and related health
professionals at its core, this book will be a ready reference for
those working in both acute and community settings throughout the
different and demanding stages of the weight management process.
∗ A practical guide to tackling weight management∗ Covers diet,
exercise and behavioural therapy∗ Written for health professionals,
by health professionals∗ Includes advice on continuity of care and
handling group programmes
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