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Effective Overweight and Obesity Treatment Requires a Triad of Behavioral, Nutritional and Physical Activity Modifications

Posted on: Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 09:00 CDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24186) has announced the addition of Obesity - Behavioral, Medical, and Surgical Management, 2nd edition to their offering

Effective overweight and obesity treatment requires a triad of behavioral, nutritional and physical activity modifications. A basic program is clearly presented that includes information for self-management of weight reduction, plus when needed, the pre-requisites for drug or surgical management.

This 170 page manual is written for use by the overweight person as well as healthcare professionals. Extensive references and resources.

Brief view of Contents:-

Causes/Etiologies/Risk Factors - Obesity

Medical intervention (or lack thereof)

Fat distribution characteristics of overweight and obesity

Complications of obesity - Health risks

Cancer

Metabolic Syndrome or Insulin Resistance Syndrome

Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes

Increased intra-abdominal pressure

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Adiposis dolorosa

Eye disease

Asthma

Erectile dysfunction (ED)

Psychosocial complications of obesity

Surgery

Mortality risk of obesity in the elderly

Weight loss and 'weight cycling' risks

Treatment

Introduction

What is appropriate treatment for overweight and obesity?

Who should be excluded from a restricted calorie weight loss program?

Who should be targeted for weight management?

Nutrition and diet

Activity Levels and exercise

Behavioral aspects of overweight and obesity

Drug Therapy

Bariatric Surgery

Addendum

BMI table

Recommended average daily energy allowances for children and adults

Calculating Daily Caloric Requirements/Resting Energy Expenditure

Desired Weight - Matching Calorie Maintenance Chart

Duration of various activities to expend 150 kcalories

Burning Calories or 'Just Do It!'

Anthropometric Measurement Protocols

12-minute Fitness Test, by age and sex

Preventive Physical Activity Regimens

Resistance Training

Recommendations for adult weight loss - a summary

Calories do count

Practical dietary therapy recommendations

Calcium requirements

Iron -rich foods

Caloric Content of Alcoholic Beverages

Notes for Healthier Eating Habits

Low calorie shopping list

Fat content of vegetable oils

Fast Foods - Nutritional Content for National Restaurant Menus

Sandwiches and Entrees

Salads

Breakfast Items

Milk, Milk Shakes, Hot Chocolate

Potato and other vegetable dishes

Desserts

Fiber Content of Foods

Exchange Diets for varying caloric intakes

Soy Protein Content of Soy Products

Vitamins and Micronutrients

Healthy diet linked to good cognitive performance

Nutritional Components of Sea Foods

Addendum Notes

References and resources

References - listed by topic

Resources

Web sites - Food and Nutrition

Web sites - Obesity

Web sites - Physical Fitness

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24186

Source: Business Wire

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