Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Share Care of the Obese in Advanced Practice Nursing: Communication, Assessment, and Treatment -- Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1: Obesity: The Epidemic, Trends, and Causes -- The Epidemic -- Trends -- Causes -- References -- Chapter 2: Definition of Obesity and Obesity Terms -- References -- Chapter 3: The Many Roles of the Advanced Practice Nurse -- Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) -- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) -- Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) -- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) -- References -- Case Study 1 -- Part II: Communication -- Chapter 4: Addressing Pediatric Obesity -- Risk Factors -- Growth Charts -- The Provider-Pediatric Patient Relationship -- References -- Chapter 5: How to Initiate the Weight Conversation With Patients -- Weight Discrimination-Provider -- Weight Discrimination-Patient -- The Provider-Patient Relationship -- Therapeutic Communication -- Ethical Principles -- Addressing Legal Issues-Malpractice -- References -- Chapter 6: Patients' Stories -- Case Study 2 -- Part III: Assessment -- Chapter 7: Overview of Genetics and Pathophysiology of Obesity -- Energy Balance -- Environmental and Genetic Factors -- Genetic Syndromes -- Gene and Protein Function -- Pathophysiology -- References -- Chapter 8: Behaviors, Addiction, and Eating Disorders -- Behaviors and Addiction -- Eating Disorders -- Unintentional Weight Loss -- References -- Chapter 9: Which "Way" Is the Right "Weigh?" -- Measuring Body Fat -- References -- Chapter 10: Physical Assessment of the Adult Obese Patient -- References -- Chapter 11: Physical Assessment of the Pediatric Obese Patient -- References -- Chapter 12: Physical Activity, Exercise Assessment, and Patient Recommendations -- History of Physical Activity Recommendations.

Key Concepts of Physical Activity -- Patient Evaluation -- Objective Methods to Assess Physical Activity -- Effects of Exercise Response and Training -- Exercise Testing -- Exercise Programming -- Special Considerations -- References -- Chapter 13: Dietary Assessment and Patient Recommendations -- Starting With a New Patient -- Nutrition Screening -- Monitoring Patients' Eating Patterns and Habits -- Daily Food Record or Journal -- Estimating Needs for Weight Loss -- Diet Composition -- Portion Control -- Recommendations -- Counseling to Improve Behavior Change -- References -- Chapter 14: Psychological Assessment -- References -- Case Study 3 -- Part IV: Disease Management -- Chapter 15: Disease Management and the Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse -- References -- Chapter 16: Obesity-Related Diseases -- Hypertension -- Dyslipidemia -- Cardiovascular Disease -- Diabetes Mellitus -- Obesity and the Pulmonary System -- Osteoarthritis -- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome -- Metabolic Syndrome -- References -- Chapter 17: Obesity-Related Diseases: A Pediatric Focus -- Hypertension -- Dyslipidemia -- Diabetes Mellitus -- Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Asthma -- References -- Chapter 18: Prevention -- Prevention Guidelines -- School Opportunities for Prevention Focus -- References -- Chapter 19: Weight Cycling -- Commonalities in Weight Cycling -- Health Consequences of Weight Cycling -- References -- Case Study 4 -- Part V: Treatment -- Chapter 20: Treatment of Addiction and Eating Disorders -- Food Addiction -- Eating Disorders-Anorexia and Bulimia -- References -- Chapter 21: Pharmacological Therapy -- Pharmacotherapy for Obesity -- FDA-Approved Obesity Medications -- Off-Label Drug Use -- Nonprescription Medications -- FDA-Withdrawn Medications -- References -- Chapter 22: Surgical Therapy -- Candidates for Bariatric Surgery.

Medical Clearance for Bariatric Surgery -- Surgical Procedures -- Postoperative Complications -- Long-Term Follow-Up -- References -- Chapter 23: Costs Associated With Obesity Treatment and Insurance Coverage -- Costs Associated With Obesity -- Insurance Coverage -- References -- Chapter 24: Treatment of the Obese Pediatric Patient -- Medical Treatment -- Pharmacological Therapy -- Bariatric Surgery -- References -- Chapter 25: What Is Lifestyle Medicine? -- References -- Chapter 26: Clinic Establishment, Medical Therapy, and a Multidisciplinary Approach -- Clinic Establishment -- Action Plan -- Risk Analysis -- Time Frame -- Budget -- Treatment Approach -- Evaluation -- Primary Care Weight-Loss Counseling -- 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Guideline for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults -- Challenges -- References -- Case Study 5 -- Comprehensive Case Study -- Sample Soap Note -- Recommended Answers to Cases -- Case Study 1 -- Case Study 2 -- Case Study 3 -- Case Study 4 -- Case Study 5 -- Weight Management Tools and Resources -- Center for Lifestyle Medicine Sample Business Plan -- References -- Appendices -- Appendix A: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats -- Appendix B: Implementation Plan/Theory Outcomes Model -- Appendix C: Timeline -- Appendix D: Risk Management Matrix -- Appendix E: Center for Lifestyle Medicine Patient Letter -- Appendix F: Center for Lifestyle Medicine Provider Letter -- Appendix G: Center for Lifestyle Medicine Description of Services -- Appendix H: Staff Education -- Appendix I: Nutrition and Exercise Journal -- Appendix J: Baseline Assessment -- Appendix K: The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale -- Appendix L: Insurance-Based Package -- Appendix M: Noninsurance-Based Package Options -- Appendix N: Group Fitness Class Prices -- Index.