Obesity Pocketcard Set

This product discusses in great detail the diagnosis, risks, complications, and treatment of obesity. Special emphasis is placed on lifestyle and dietary recommendations: * The BMI wheel calculator and an explanation of the BMI formula and significance * Weight circumference More... measurement and cutoff values for obesity * Disease risk assessment information based on BMI and other patient factors * Goals and advantages of weight loss * Algorithms and guidelines for the assessment and treatment of overweight and obesity * Nutritional recommendations including diet modification in obesity and daily energy requirements, and daily vitamin requirements * Physical activity recommendations and effects on obesity * A section on behavior therapy recommendations * Obesity pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug administration