Maher, Lisa L. M., <br/><br/>
Care of the obese in advanced practice nursing :  communication, assessment, and treatment / 
Lisa L.M. Maher. 
 - 1 online resource 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>Obesity : the epidemic, trends, and causes -- Definition of obesity and obesity terms -- The many roles of the advanced practice nurse -- Addressing pediatric obesity -- How to initiate the weight conversation with patients -- Patients' stories -- Overview of genetics and pathophysiology of obesity -- Behaviors, addiction, and eating disorders -- Which "way" is the right "weigh" -- Physical assessment of the adult obese patient -- Physical assessment of the pediatric obese patient -- Physical activity, exercise assessment, and patient recommendations -- Dietary assessment and patient recommendations / Jennifer Roth -- Psychological assessment -- Disease management and the role of the advanced practice nurse -- Obesity-related diseases -- Obesity-related diseases : a pediatric focus -- Prevention -- Weight cycling -- Treatment of addiction and eating disorders -- Pharmacological therapy -- Surgical therapy -- Costs associated with obesity treatment and insurance coverage -- Treatment of the obese pediatric patient -- Clinic establishment, medical therapy, and a multidisciplinary approach -- What is lifestyle medicine? 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780826123589 0826123589 
<br/><br/><label>Source: </label>23073449-2C36-4096-9FF5-D349D9D109E5  OverDrive, Inc.  http://www.overdrive.com 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Obesity--Nursing.<br/>Obesity--Treatment.<br/>Nursing--Methods.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC628 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.3/980231 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>WD 210