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Obesity Management in Primary Care, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, E-Book

Obesity Management in Primary Care, An Issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, E-Book

Mark B. Stephens

(2016)

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Abstract

This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, devoted to Obesity Management, is guest edited by Dr. Mark Stephens of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Articles in this important issue include: Obesity: What Do the Statistics Say?; Economic Impact of Obesity; The Future of Pediatric Obesity; Obesity Prevention and Screening; Behavior Modification in Obesity Management; Nutritional Therapy; Physical Activity: Cornerstone or Roadblock?; Pharmacologic Therapy for Obesity; Surgical Approaches to Obesity; Multidisciplinary Teams and Obesity: Role of the Modern Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH); Healthcare Systems and National Policy: Role of Leadership in the Obesity Crisis; and Special Populations in Obesity Management.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Contributors iii
CONSULTING EDITOR iii
EDITOR iii
AUTHORS iii
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Contents vii
Foreword: Just Eat Less and Exercise More?xiii vii
Preface: Obesity: A Plague Upon Our Housesxv vii
The Future of Pediatric Obesity1 vii
Health Care Systems and National Policy: Role of Leadership in the Obesity Crisis19 vii
Obesity Prevention and Screening39 vii
Multidisciplinary Teams and Obesity: Role of the Modern Patient-Centered Medical Home53 viii
Past, Present, and Future of Pharmacologic Therapy in Obesity61 viii
Nutritional Therapy69 viii
Economic Impact of Obesity83 viii
Impacts of Physical Activity on the Obese97 ix
Obesity in Special Populations: Pregnancy109 ix
Obesity Statistics121 ix
Obesity in Older Adults137 ix
Surgical Management of Metabolic Syndrome Related to Morbid Obesity145 x
Behavioral Modification for the Management of Obesity159 x
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Just Eat Less and Exercise More? xiii
Obesity: A Plague Upon Our Houses xv
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The Future of Pediatric Obesity 1
Key points 1
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1
Providers Struggle with Obesity Treatment 1
Prevalence of Childhood Obesity 2
Trends Among Age Groups 2
Cultural Considerations with Weight 2
Special Considerations in Adolescents 3
A CLINICAL APPROACH TO CHILDHOOD OBESITY 3
Step 1: Engage the Family 4
Step 2: Identify Previous Attempts to Change 4
Step 3: Identify Barriers to Behavior Change 4
Step 4: Help the Patient and Family Define Important Changes 5
History and Physical Examination 5
Body mass index vs waist circumference 6
Waist circumference measurement 6
More About Barriers: Media Influence and Pediatric Obesity 8
Technology as a Tool Against Obesity: Social Marketing 9
Technology as a Tool Against Obesity: Wearable Technology and Applications 9
Technology as a Tool Against obesity: The Use of Social Media 10
Treatment Stages 10
Medications for Childhood Obesity 13
Surgical Treatment of Obesity in Adolescents 14
SUMMARY 14
REFERENCES 14
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Health Care Systems and National Policy 19
Key points 19
THE OBESITY CHALLENGE: EPIDEMIOLOGY 19
RESPONSE TO OBESITY EPIDEMIC 21
Federal Government 21
The Office of the President 21
The Office of the Surgeon General 22
Department of Health and Human Services 22
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 23
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services obesity management coverage 23
The Center for Medicare/Medicaid Innovation 24
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Payment and Access Commission 24
Public Health Service Agencies 24
National Institutes of Health 24
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 24
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 25
Health Resources and Services Administration 25
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 25
US Department of Agriculture 26
Food and Drug Administration 26
State Governments 28
Private Foundations 29
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 29
Aetna Foundation 29
W.K. Kellogg Foundation 29
Dr Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Foundation 29
New Balance Foundation 29
Voluntary Health Organizations 29
American Diabetes Association 29
American Heart Association 30
American Cancer Society 30
Health Care and Hospital Systems 30
Grass Roots Leadership and Change from the Ground Up: Life in Primary Care Practices 30
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY: MERGING INDIVIDUALS AND SYSTEMS 31
Lifestyle Modification 31
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES 32
Research 32
Policy 32
SUMMARY 33
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 33
REFERENCES 33
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Obesity Prevention and Screening 39
Key points 39
INTRODUCTION 39
SCREENING AND PREVENTION 40
INFANTS (BIRTH–12 MONTHS), TODDLERS (1–3 YEARS), AND PRESCHOOLERS (3–5 YEARS) 40
Screening Tools 40
Communicating with Parents 41
Prevention 41
SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (AGES 5–12 YEARS) 41
Screening 41
Communication 43
Prevention 44
ADOLESCENTS (AGES 13–18 YEARS) 44
Screening 44
Communication 44
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Multidisciplinary Teams and Obesity 53
Key points 53
INTRODUCTION 53
The Patient-Centered Medical Home Model: A Personal Physician for Everyone 54
The Patient-Centered Medical Home: The Important Role of Behavioral Health 55
The Patient-Centered Medical Home: Where Does Nutrition Fit in? 55
Physical Activity: Help from the Medical Home? 55
OTHER PLAYERS ON THE PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME TEAM 55
Pharmacologic Monitoring Within the Patient-Centered Medical Home 56
Case Management in the Patient-Centered Medical Home Setting 56
Asynchronous Communication: Patient Centered to Keep Everyone in the Loop 56
Group Visits 56
CLINICAL CORRELATION 56
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION 57
REFERENCES 58
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Past, Present, and Future of Pharmacologic Therapy in Obesity 61
Key points 61
THE PAST: A BRIEF HISTORY 61
THE PRESENT: WHAT IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE 62
Fat Blockers 62
Antidepressants 63
Stimulants 63
Diethylpropion (tenuate) 63
Lorcaserin (belviq) 64
Phendimetrazine (bontril) and phentermine (adipex and suprenza) 64
Phentermine/topiramate (qsymia) 64
Diabetes Medications 65
Liraglutide (victoza , saxenda) 65
THE FUTURE 65
Beloranib 65
Mirabegron 66
Gelesis 100 66
SUMMARY 66
REFERENCES 66
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Nutritional Therapy 69
Key points 69
INTRODUCTION 69
SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS 70
NUTRITION THERAPY: THE BASICS 70
NUTRITION, DIET FADS, AND TRENDS 72
THE QUICK FIX 72
NUTRITION THERAPY: WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE SUGGEST? 72
CREATING A CALORIE DEFICIT 75
SUGAR AND FAT: LIMIT SUGAR, TRANS FATS, AND SATURATED FATS 76
Mifflin-St Jeor 76
Institute of Medicine 76
TOOLS FOR SUCCESS 77
Plant-based Food Approach 77
Registered dietitian nutritionists 77
Meal Replacements 78
Journaling 78
Planning Menus and Graphing Weight 78
ADDITIONAL THERAPIES AND THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM 79
FOLLOW-UP SESSION TOPICS 79
NUTRITION MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING BARIATRIC SURGERY 79
SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS: LESSONS LEARNED 80
SUMMARY 80
REFERENCES 80
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Economic Impact of Obesity 83
Key points 83
INDIVIDUAL OBESITY SPENDING 84
NATIONAL OBESITY SPENDING 84
Key Points 84
DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF OBESITY 85
DIRECT COSTS OF OBESITY 85
Key Points 85
INDIRECT COSTS OF OBESITY 86
Key Points 86
LOST PRODUCTIVITY 86
EMPLOYMENT/INSURANCE CLAIMS 86
QUALITY OF LIFE 86
IS OBESITY MORE EXPENSIVE THAN SMOKING? 87
Key Points 87
COMORBIDITY COSTS 87
Key Point 87
Cardiovascular Disease 88
Type 2 Diabetes 88
FUTURE TRENDS 88
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Impacts of Physical Activity on the Obese 97
Key points 97
REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN OBESITY TRENDS 101
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: A BRIEF REVIEW 102
Cardiovascular Response to Physical Activity 102
Physical Activity and Glucose Metabolism 102
Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Reduction 102
INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: CAN IT BE DONE? 103
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY—IS IT A ROADBLOCK? 103
RESISTANCE TRAINING VERSUS AEROBIC TRAINING 104
PEDIATRICS 104
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 104
SUMMARY 105
REFERENCES 105
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Obesity in Special Populations 109
Key points 109
PERINATAL COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH MATERNAL OVERWEIGHT/OBESITY 109
MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY IN PREGNANCY 111
RECOMMENDATIONS 116
SUMMARY 117
REFERENCES 117
Obesity Statistics 121
Key points 121
INTRODUCTION 121
DISEASE DESCRIPTION 122
RISK FACTORS 124
Genetics 124
Physical Activity 125
Caloric Intake 125
Socioeconomic Status 125
Miscellaneous Risk Factors 125
Risk in Children and Adolescents 126
PREVALENCE/INCIDENCE IN THE UNITED STATES 126
WORLDWIDE/REGIONAL INCIDENCE 126
MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY 128
COSTS OF OBESITY 130
SUMMARY 130
REFERENCES 130
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Obesity in Older Adults 137
Key points 137
INTRODUCTION 137
BODY COMPOSITION CHANGES WITH AGE 137
BODY MASS INDEX AS A MEASURE FOR OBESITY AND A PROGNOSTIC INDICATOR 138
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX AND MORTALITY 138
POTENTIAL EXPLANATIONS FOR IMPROVED SURVIVABILITY IN THE OBESE ELDER 139
BODY MASS INDEX AND MORBIDITY IN OLDER ADULTS 140
OBESITY-RELATED RISKS THAT MATTER: IMPAIRED PHYSICAL FUNCTION AND FRAILTY 141
WEIGHT LOSS FOR OLDER ADULTS: KEY MANAGEMENT POINTS 141
LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS FOR ELDERLY PATIENTS 141
PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT 142
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT 142
SUMMARY 142
REFERENCES 143
Surgical Management of Metabolic Syndrome Related to Morbid Obesity 145
Key points 145
INTRODUCTION 145
PRESURGERY MEDICAL EVALUATION 146
PRESURGERY NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT AND EDUCATION 147
PRESURGERY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 148
WHY MEDICALLY SUPERVISED TREATMENT FAILS 149
MECHANISMS OF ACTION OF METABOLIC SURGERY 150
METABOLIC SURGERY OUTCOMES 150
SURGICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS 151
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass 151
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy 151
Adjustable Gastric Banding 153
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch 153
SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS 154
POSTOPERATIVE CARE 155
Acute Phase (24–48 hours) 155
Chronic Phase (1 month to 2 years) 155
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION 155
REFERENCES 156
Behavioral Modification for the Management of Obesity 159
Key points 159
INTRODUCTION: NATURE OF THE PROBLEM 159
Placing the Behavioral Management of Obesity in the Larger Context 159
Weight Stigma 160
An Ecological Model for Understanding Obesity: Understanding Microsystem and Macrosystem Factors to Produce Change 160
Cultural Competency in the Behavioral Management of Obesity 162
BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION FOR OBESITY MANAGEMENT 163
Treatment Basics 163
Collaborative goal setting 163
Accountability 163
Nutrition consultation and meal planning 163
Self-monitoring food intake, weight, and activity 163
Stimulus control 164
Problem solving 164
Problem solving: troubleshooting specific eating situations 165
Social eating and eating outside of the home 165
Emotional eating 165
Relapse prevention 165
Slips 166
Physical activity example: planning for an exercise slip 166
RESEARCH REVIEW: PROTOTYPICAL PROGRAMS FOR BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY 167
CHANGING LIFESTYLES FOR LONG-TERM WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: BACKGROUND ON NONDIETING BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION APPROACHES 167
A FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVE: FEATURES OF NONDIET APPROACHES TO WEIGHT MANAGEMENT 167
Intuitive Eating 168
Nondieting Approach: Behavioral Choice Treatment 168
RESEARCH REVIEW: BEHAVIORAL CHOICE TREATMENT 168
PRIMARY CARE PLAN OF ACTION: FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDING A CLINICAL PROGRAM IN THE BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ... 169
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH: PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS 169
Motivational Interviewing 169
Tips for Motivational Interviewing 170
RESEARCH REVIEW: MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING 170
BEHAVIORAL CHOICE TREATMENT WITH A FAMILY COMPONENT 170
SUMMARY 171
DISCLAIMER 172
FUNDING/SUPPORT 172
REFERENCES 172
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