Behavioral Approaches to Treating Obesity

As the growing incidence of obesity affects worldwide populations, it is becoming ever more important to find successful ways to treat it. One of the more promising methodologies is the behavioral approach, which relies on a collaborative framework in which patient and provider develop a program of lifestyle changeùtogether. In Behavioral Approaches to Treating Obesity, you will find strategies for supporting patients and equipping them for lifestyle change as well as practical advice, such as how to arrange the physical environment of your clinic to accommodate obese patients and build a program to meet the needs of patients in chronic-care treatment plans.

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 part in translation research, and participated in the development of the empowerment approach to diabetes patient education.

Foreword to the Second Edition	p. v
Acknowledgments	p. vii
Why This Book?	p. ix
Assessing the Problem	p. 1
The Global Challenge of Obesity	p. 3
The Burden on Society	p. 5
A Complex Mix of Factors	p. 13
Treatment Options	p. 27
The Paradigm of Care	p. 37
Designing Care to Address Obesity	p. 41
Changing Roles	p. 43
Building the Team	p. 49
Create a Supportive Environment	p. 65
Structuring the Care Process	p. 69
Tools to Facilitate Self-Care	p. 79
Problem Solving: An Introduction	p. 81
Step One: Identify the Problem	p. 87
Step Two: Explore Feelings	p. 101
Step Three: Set a Long-Term Goal	p. 115
Step Four: Make a Plan	p. 121
Step Five: Evaluate the Result	p. 139
Useful Models and Methods	p. 145
Practical Information	p. 163
Maintenance	p. 175
Appendix	p. 189
Resources	p. 195
References	p. 201
Index	p. 223
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Behavioral Approaches to Treating Obesity Helping Your Patients Make Changes That Last

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