Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)

Lesson 31:Over weight and Obesity – causes, symptoms and dietary management

Pharmacotherapy: (BMI>30)

• Drug therapy may be used as part of comprehensive weight loss programme along with diet therapy, physical activity
• Not preferred without changing the life style

Behaviour therapy:

• This involves changing diets (by eating smaller meals), habits (by cutting down certain types of food)
• Physical activities (by making a conscious effort to exercise for a longer period) to new behaviour that encourage weight loss