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Dympna Pearson - Weight Management: A Practitioner´s Guide - 9781405185592 - V9781405185592
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Weight Management: A Practitioner´s Guide

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Description for Weight Management: A Practitioner´s Guide Paperback. Weight Management: A Practitioners' Guide explains how effective evidence-based programmes structured in a manner addressing the key components of diet and physical activity integrated with a behavioural approach could offer the solution to the obesity epidemic. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 13. Weight in Grams: 458.

Weight Management

A Practitioner’s Guide Dympna Pearson and Clare Grace

Amid an alarming rise in the prevalence of obesity, there has been a similar rapid expansion in the theory and evidence base surrounding its management but limited detail on the practical application of lifestyle treatments. This exciting new book provides practitioners and those studying to become healthcare professionals with a much-needed modern guide which clearly presents the latest evidence underpinning obesity interventions and how to deliver these in practice.

Written by renowned experts Dympna Pearson and Clare Grace, the book is intended as a ready reference for those working in ... Read more

Key Features

  • A practical guide to tackling weight management
  • Primary focus on lifestyle interventions in adults covering diet, exercise and behavioural therapy
  • Step-by-step framework of care for overweight and obese individuals

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405185592
SKU
V9781405185592
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Dympna Pearson
About the Authors Dympna Pearson is a Registered Dietitian with extensive experience of working in different clinical settings and of providing training for healthcare professionals. Her particular interests are lifestyle change in relation to diabetes, coronary heart disease and weight management. Clare Grace is a Registered Dietitian with many years of experience in the clinical management ... Read more

Reviews for Weight Management: A Practitioner´s Guide
“I volunteered to review the text on publication and hope you find it as helpful as I do.”  (The Newsletter of the Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute, 1 August 2013) “This will be useful for practitioners who are not as experienced in working with the overweight and obese population. However, even practitioners with experience can benefit from the ... Read more

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