| Adult obesity 2: treatment and management options for weight loss and maintenance. | |
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PMID: 20041616 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This second in a two part unit discusses the various management options available to treat people who are overweight or obese. Part 1 examined the multifaceted causes of obesity, the rising prevalence, consequences and patient assessment. This part outlines management options, including dietary change, physical activity, pharmacotherapy and surgery. The issue of how to maintain weight once lost is also examined. |
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Authors:
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Debbie Cook |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nursing times Volume: 105 ISSN: 0954-7762 ISO Abbreviation: Nurs Times Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-31 Completed Date: 2010-02-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0423236 Medline TA: Nurs Times Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 24-6 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Rydal Practice, Woodford Green, Essex. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Anti-Obesity Agents / therapeutic use Bariatric Surgery Diet, Reducing Exercise Humans Obesity / nursing, therapy* Weight Loss* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Obesity Agents |
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