
Fast Facts: Obesity
Health Press Limited
2nd Edition
Published on 12. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-908541-59-8 (ISBN)
Description
Not to broach the subject of excess weight with a patient is a dereliction of duty as a healthcare professional, say the authors of 'Fast Facts: Obesity'. "Patients who smoke are rapidly identified for intervention, and the same should be true of anyone who is obese". Every consultation is an opportunity to educate and encourage patients to pursue better health. 'Fast Facts: Obesity' is packed with practical advice on how best to support patients to improve their nutrition and levels of physical activity, and change their habits, with simple and achievable goals tailored to individual needs and concerns. This highly readable handbook also provides a comprehensive overview of: ; the causes and consequences of obesity; the latest information on pharmacological and surgical options; the issues specific to the management of obesity in children, pregnant women and the elderly. The authors say: "The opportunity to educate others and exert influence can be leveraged at many levels, even with limited amounts of time." Reading 'Fast Facts: Obesity' is an excellent starting point for any healthcare professional who wants to understand this major threat to human health and ultimately improve outcomes.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Abingdon
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
19
19 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 21 cm
Width: 14.8 cm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-908541-59-8 (9781908541598)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
David Haslam | Gary Wittert
Fast Facts: Obesity
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