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Research provides hope for simple treatment of obesity and diabetes
Fri Oct 21, 7:29 AM ET
VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) - Following just a few simple rules regarding moderate exercise, healthy eating and lifestyle can ensure weight control and lower the risk of disease, say the world's leading researchers on obesity.
"There's been a hysteria in place over the last...
Vaccine may target obesity in the future
October 19, 2005
When babies receive shots against diseases like polio and measles, their vaccinations may in the future include protection against getting fat, according to researchers.
Infection by certain pathogens triggers rapid increases in fatty tissue in animals, Nikhil Dhurnadha told...
Music key to staying slim
October 19, 2005
Listening to music during physical activity may be the key to motivating people who dislike exercise, new research suggests.
US scientists reported their findings from a study of overweight and obese women to a conference on obesity. The research showed that the patients...
Weight Loss FAQs
Posted under Weight Guides on Friday, 22 July 2005 by Drnutrion
What kind of diet will help me lose weight?
Many diets can help you lose weight. However, "going on a diet" is not the best answer to losing weight. Usually you gain the weight back after you "go off" the diet. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to change much more than just...
Weight management IX
Posted under Weight Guides on Tuesday, 5 July 2005 by Drnutrion
Conclusion
Achieving and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors including activity and food intake can help weight management by helping to prevent weight gain. Prevention of weight gain and achieving modest amounts of weight loss can improve overall health.
In today's society, the...
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Posted under Weight Guides on Tuesday, 5 July 2005 by Drnutrion
Conclusion
Achieving and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors including activity and food intake can help weight management by helping to prevent weight gain. Prevention of weight gain and achieving modest amounts of weight loss can improve overall health.
In today's society, the...
Weight management VIII
Posted under Weight Guides on Tuesday, 5 July 2005 by Drnutrion
Responsibilities of Dietitians in Weight Management
Dietetic practice in weight management is complex and challenging; specialized training is desirable. It is important to focus upon long-term as well as short-term outcomes while respecting the patient's goals and values. Since many...
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Pharmacotherapy
Currently there are few pharmacotherapy options available for long term usage. Medications that have been approved by the PDA for treatment of “clinically significant” obesity (BMI > 30 or BMI 27-29 with one or more obesity-related disorders.), include sibutramine and...
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Interventions
Diet and Lifestyle Modifications
There exists a continuum in philosophy and clinical practice as to what extent externally controlled modification of weight status should be attempted (58,59). This continuum ranges from complete reliance on internal control to increased...
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Goals of Weight Management Interventions
At the outset of treatment, the patient and health care provider should discuss and agree upon goals. The clinician needs to avoid overpowering advice inferring “do as I say” versus empowering advice such as “pay attention to what you want to...
