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Behavioral Approaches to Treating Obesity: Helping Your Patients Make Changes That Last
Adolfsson, Birgitta; Arnold, Marilyn S.
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Description for Behavioral Approaches to Treating Obesity: Helping Your Patients Make Changes That Last
paperback. Num Pages: 180 pages, Charts, Tables. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MMZF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 328.
As governments and health care systems direct more attention and resources to treating the rising rates of obesity worldwide, one thing has become very clear: obesity is best treated as a chronic condition. The most effective approach to care is often a behavioral one, in which health care providers and patients rely on teamwork, respect, and conversation to motivate lifestyle change. This collaborative model is essential because decisions about care ultimately rest with the patient. Working together, care providers and patients can help patients learn to make healthy choices throughout their lives. An effective and detailed guide for health ... Read more
As governments and health care systems direct more attention and resources to treating the rising rates of obesity worldwide, one thing has become very clear: obesity is best treated as a chronic condition. The most effective approach to care is often a behavioral one, in which health care providers and patients rely on teamwork, respect, and conversation to motivate lifestyle change. This collaborative model is essential because decisions about care ultimately rest with the patient. Working together, care providers and patients can help patients learn to make healthy choices throughout their lives. An effective and detailed guide for health ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
American Diabetes Association United States
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
Number of Pages
180
Place of Publication
Virginia, United States
ISBN
9781580404631
SKU
V9781580404631
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About Adolfsson, Birgitta; Arnold, Marilyn S.
Birgitta Adolfsson, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and has helped patients adapt to lifestyle change and treat their obesity for over 30 years. Marilynn S. Arnold, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.D.E., is a second-career dietitian whose 22 years of experience in treating diabetes has been divided between the clinic and the classroom. She has contributed to several publications, taken ... Read more
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