Weight Management (eBook)

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.

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