Comprehensive Guide to Obesity Management: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach

Obesity is a complex and multifaceted disease that requires a comprehensive approach to management. This concise resource, authored by Ananda Chatterjee, provides healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based information on the effective treatment of obesity, focusing on the lifestyle medicine approach.

The Science of Lifestyle Medicine in Obesity Management

This approach combines the principles of nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management with cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing skills, positive psychology, and the circadian rhythm. By applying these principles, healthcare professionals can empower patients to make sustainable lifestyle changes that lead to improved weight management and overall health.

In addition to lifestyle modifications, the guide also covers the role of anti-obesity medications and bariatric surgery in obesity management, providing a concise and practical overview of these treatment options.

Key Features of This Comprehensive Guide

• Concise and lucid style of text, easy to understand and apply to patient care
• Comprehensive approach to obesity management, combining lifestyle habits, behavioral change, and medication
• Valuable resource for physicians, dieticians, nurse practitioners, and healthcare providers seeking to improve patient outcomes

By adopting the lifestyle medicine approach outlined in this guide, healthcare professionals can make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, helping them to improve their weight and manage underlying medical conditions.

Published by CRC Press, this essential resource is available in English and can be easily incorporated into busy clinical practices.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication Date: September 18, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781032443218, 9781000916638