Obesity-Related Complications
Obesity is recognized as a chronic disease partially because it has identified complications. This is the basis of the rationale of why obesity must be treated. By treating obesity so many other diseases are being impacted at the same time thus treating t
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Treating Obesity in Primary Care
Angela Golden
Treating Obesity in Primary Care
Angela Golden NP from Home, LLC Munds Park, AZ USA
ISBN 978-3-030-48682-2 ISBN 978-3-030-48683-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48683-9 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Thanks to Mike, you have supported me in every adventure I have decided to go on—and writing this book was an adventure! To all my patients and the colleagues that have supported me in learning to treat obesity—thank you for the honor of knowing you and please keep teaching me. And to my mom, dad, sibs, sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren, your love and never-ending faith in me kept me supported.
Preface
To best treat obesity, the clinician must first understand the environment the patient has experienced in receiving healthcare and clearly recognize the underpinnings of obesity as a disease. The pathophysiology of the disease and its complications can help guide treatment. Evaluating obesity in the chronic disease model will provide primary care with a structure that is familiar to clinical practice. The details of using evidence-based practice recommendations with the foundational components of the obesity treatment plan; eating plans, physical activity, and behavioral interventions will be covered. Then reviewing the supportive treatment of medication and/or surgeries, procedures and devices. After completing the education on obesity as a disease and current treatment options, the next step is putting this into practice in a busy primary care clinic. Several examples of how this ca
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