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Obesity as an epidemic: facing the challenge

A M Coulston1

  • 1General Clinical Research Center, Stanford University Medical Center, CA 94305-5251, USA.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|October 27, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Obesity is an epidemic requiring new medical nutritional therapy. Multidisciplinary teams, including registered dietitians, are essential for lifestyle changes in a chronic disease model.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health
  • Medical Treatment

Background:

  • Obesity rates are reaching epidemic proportions globally.
  • Current medical nutritional therapy approaches require reevaluation.
  • Effective obesity management necessitates comprehensive lifestyle interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a chronic disease treatment model for obesity management.
  • To highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach in obesity care.
  • To assess the readiness of registered dietitians for this evolving challenge.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current obesity treatment paradigms.
  • Proposal of a chronic disease management framework.
  • Identification of key health professional roles in obesity treatment.

Main Results:

  • A significant shift towards a chronic disease model is advocated.
  • The integration of various specialists is crucial for successful intervention.
  • Registered dietitians are identified as central figures in this multidisciplinary team.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive, team-based approach is necessary to combat the obesity epidemic.
  • Registered dietitians must be prepared to adapt to a chronic disease management model.
  • Rethinking nutritional therapy is vital for effective, long-term obesity treatment.

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