Adult Obesity
Friday's Progress Notes - July 28, 2000
Mental Health Information - Vol. 4 Issue 23
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CONTENTS
1. Successful management of the obese patient
2. Guideline for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity
3. Depression and diabetes
4. Binge eating disorder
5. Dietary therapy, physical activity, and behavior therapy
6. Taking a nutrition history to foster behavior change
7. Consumer guide to evaluating weight-management programs
8. Older adults and exercise
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Dear Colleagues,
Obesity is a serious health problem. In the US approximately
35% of women and 31% of men are considered obese. Obese persons
are at higher risk for comorbid medical conditions including
hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and sleep apnea.
Although most studies show no differences in psychologic function
between obese and non-obese persons, obesity is associated with
reduced self-esteem, higher rate of disability, early retirement,
and discrimination.
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John L. Miller, MD
1. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Successful Management of the Obese Patient
The authors review the treatment of obesity, including
behavior modification and adjunctive pharmacotherapy.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000615/3615.html
2. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS
Position Statement on the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Obesity
This guideline serves as a reference for physicians, therapists,
and support staff dealing with the problem of obesity.
(You will need the Adobe Reader to access this document.)
http://www.aace.com/pub/pdf/guidelines/obesityguide.pdf
3. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Depression and Diabetes
Research shows that depression leads to poorer physical and mental functioning, so a person is less likely to follow a required diet or medication plan.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/depdiabetes.html
4. ATHEALTH.COM
Binge Eating Disorder
In this disorder, binging contributes to excessive caloric intake. About 50% of obese binge eaters are depressed.
5. NATIONAL HEART LUNG AND BLOOD INSTITUTE
Practical Guide to the Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
The guide includes information on dietary therapy, physical
activity, and behavior therapy as well as guidance on the
appropriate use of pharmacotherapy and surgery as treatment
options.
6. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Taking a Nutrition History: A Practical Approach for Family Physicians
Taking a nutrition history emphasizes that diet is an important part of health maintenance. The article includes a short interview
form with specific suggestions for behavior changes.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/990315ap/1521.html
7. NASA AND NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Weighing the Options
The authors identify 5 broad approaches to treatment used by do-it-yourself, nonclinical, and clinical programs and help
consumers evaluate weight-management programs. The summary gives a good overview, and the appendix includes information
on assessment instruments and provides the Dieting Readiness Test and the General Well-Being Schedule in their entirety.
http://books.nap.edu/books/0309051312/html/index.html
8. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging
This booklet for older adults addresses the benefits of exercise and physical activity, how to exercise safely, and how to stay
motivated to exercise.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/ExerciseGuide/.
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