OBESITY PREVENTION AND TREATMENT A PRACTICAL GUIDE (PB 2022) Paperback

The World Health Organization reports that 2.1 billion people worldwide are affected by obesity, with nearly 75% of adults in the United States being overweight or obese. On average, obesity reduces life expectancy by ten years, yet fewer than 40% of physicians routinely discuss the health risks of obesity with their patients. Obesity Prevention and Treatment: A Practical Guide empowers healthcare providers to incorporate effective weight management counseling into their daily practice. Authored by lifestyle medicine expert Dr. James Rippe and obesity specialist Dr. John Foreyt, this book offers evidence-based insights into obesity and its metabolic effects. Part of the Lifestyle Medicine Series, it provides information on obesity prevention and treatment, focusing on lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and balanced nutrition, as well as new medications and bariatric surgery options. The book offers practical strategies and a framework for safely and effectively addressing obesity. It also explains the link between obesity and increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoarthritis, and other chronic conditions. Each chapter begins with key points and ends with Clinical Applications. This user-friendly, evidence-based guide is valuable for practitioners in both general medicine and specialty practices.