Resource of the Month
The Healthy Living Social Marketing Initiative: A review of the evidence
This report was commissioned by the department of health from the MRC. It provides an excellent insight into the barriers to be overcome if we are to influence change to reduce obesity.
Food Standards Agency websites
February 2007
If you haven’t already, make time to explore the FSA websites. As well as the general site there is also a site providing healthy eating information for consumers, and a site dedicated to reducing salt intake. The general site has details on food labelling, nutrition research, dietary surveys and much more.
NICE guidance on Obesity
November 2006
NICE has now released its guidance on the prevention, identification, assessment and management of overweight and obesity in adults and children.
http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG43#summary
Evaluation & Management of Obesity
Author: Daniel H Bessesen & Robert Kushner
This month’s resource is one of DOM UK committee member, Dympna Pearson’s, favourite books - ’Evaluation & Management of Obesity’ by Daniel H Bessesen & Robert Kushner (2001). Pub: Hanley & Belfus. ISBN: 1-56053-469-9
The book’s description is as follows. ‘Provides practical, useful strategies & tools for caring for obese & overweight patients. Leading authors offer a rational, balanced approach to evaluation & management, featuring the latest treatment options & drug therapies. Focused & usable information.’
