Sunday, December 02, 2018

CCH_Process for Assessing, Evaluating, and Treating Overweight and Obesity in Adults

Process for Assessing, Evaluating, and Treating Overweight and Obesity in Adults

 Overweight and obesity are major concerns in public health because they contribute to other health problems such as high cholesterol level, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, functional limitations, and disability. As pan of the National Heat Lung, and Blood Institute's (2000) obesity education initiative. titled Aim for a Healthy Weight, nurses have an important role to play in health education related to obesity prevention and control,
More complete information and guidelines updated in 2012 can be obtained from http://www. nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm.

 Make the Most of the Individual's Visit and Set an Effective Tone for Communication:

Nurses ask individuals about their weight history, weight- related health risks, and desire to lose weight. The approaches used need to be respectful of a person's lifestyle. habits. and cultural influences. Discussions need to be nonjudgmental and goal directed. Assess the Individual's Motivation/Readiness to Lose Weight: Nurses explain body mass index and why it is the preferred method of determining oven,vei ht and obesi in adults. Individuals need to understand the methods of data  Process for
 Assess the Individual's Motivation/Readiness to Lose Weight: Nurses explain body mass index and why it is the preferred method of determining overweight and obesity in adults. Individuals need to understand the methods of data collection and measurement of height and weight, as well as waist circumference. risk factors. and co morbidities. Nurses develop skill in determining readiness and motivation to lose weight in their patients. Build a Partnership With an Individual: Nurses work with individuals to determine what each person is willing to do to achieve a lower weight. This approach includes knowing the best practices in weight management and weight loss. Fad diets, dietary supplements, and weight loss pills may be inappropriate for most people, and formal weight loss programs may be too expensive for low- and moderate-income families. Use recommended diets that restrict caloric intake, set activity goals with your patients, encourage the person to keep a weekly food and activity diary, and provide information on diet and activity. Be sure to record individual goals and the treatment plan, including a health-education plan. Nurses are knowledgeable about current treatment options and their success. Holistic approaches are needed because food behaviors are influenced by many factors. Listen to individuals' stories about food and its role in their lives, Therapies should fit the individual's goals and lead to lifestyle change. Assess the Individual's Motivation/Readiness to Lose Weight: Nurses explain body mass index and why it is the preferred method of determining overweight and obesity in adults. Individuals need to understand the methods of data collection and measurement of height and weight, as well as waist circumference. risk factors. and comorbidities. Nurses develop skill in determining readiness and motivation to lose weight in their patients. Build a Partnership With an Individual: Nurses work with individuals to determine what each person is willing to do to achieve a lower weight. This approach includes knowing the best practices in weight management and weight loss. Fad diets, dietary supplements, and weight loss pills may be inappropriate for most people, and formal weight loss programs may be too expensive for low- and moderate-income families. Use recommended diets that restrict caloric intake, set activity goals with your patients, encourage the person to keep a weekly food and activity diary, and provide information on diet and activity. Be sure to record individual goals and the treatment plan, including a health-education plan. Nurses are knowledgeable about current treatment options and their success. Holistic approaches are needed because food behaviors are influenced by many factors. Listen to individuals' stories about food and its role in their lives, Therapies should fit the individual's goals and lead to lifestyle change. 

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