What Type Of Nutritional Advice Would You Give An Obese Patient?

Posted on Thu, 12 Apr 2018

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Question : I have a few medical questions. I am studying to be a personal trainer and I need a professionals opinions on the following questions What type of nutritional advice would you give an obese patient? when would you recommend surgical intervention? when would you think a personal trainer would be beneficial to the patient? and how could I as a trainer for into that program?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Baseline BMI measurement and daily calorie restriction should be avoided

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Surgery for obesity is indicated in morbid obesity states where BMI is above 40.

Hence, it's first advisable to get the BMI recorded. Simultaneously, thyroid issues and Diabetes have to be ruled out through appropriate tests.

Fried and fatty food stuff should be avoided. Oatmeal should be included in the breakfast on a daily basis.

Weight reduction should be a gradual process over 3 to 6 months. Hence you should give exercises keeping this in mind.

For individuals above 40 years of age it's advisable to screen for cardiac disease and in all such established cases, physical training should be cautiously given.

In all obese individuals with no comorbid medical conditions, regular physical exercise for 20 min a day for 5 days a week is indicated.

Hope I have answered your query.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Suresh Heijebu
General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng