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| what's the problem with "dissolving the fat"? |
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| why do ab rollers not burn fat? |
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| they only affect one area of the body, not total subcutaneous fat |
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| medically imposed food restrictions |
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| difficult to follow, often result in some loss of self-esteem |
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| what's important in couseling a patient to better nutrition? |
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| explaining disease processes, individualizing care, emphasizing that change takes time, emphasizing small changes (baby steps) |
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| eligibility criteria for bariatric surgery |
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| BMI>40kg/m^2 or BMI>35 and w 2 comorbid disorders |
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| disorders that increase eligibility for bariatric surgery |
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| cardiomyopathy, Pickwickian Syndrome, sleep apnea, diabetes |
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| 1 day water, 1-2 days clear liquids, 3-4 weeks full liquids, 3-4 weeks pureed/soft food, thereafter 30% protein, 20% fat, 50% carbs in 6-8 small meals per day |
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| beyond nutrition - back to basics |
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| avoid trends, shop at periphery of supermarket, eat lots of plants, move a lot |
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| what % of excess body weight do people lose after bariatric surgery? |
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| peaks at 18 months post surgery, about 75% |
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| improvements upon bariatric surgery |
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| BP, type2diabetes, improved lipid profile, less cardiomyopathy, better sleep, better joints, better liver, better QOL |
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| major changes in american diet, past 40 years |
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| LOTS of vegetable oil, also more animal fat, less dairy, bigger portions |
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| characteristics of a fad diet |
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| fast weight loss promise, limiting certain nutrients, testimonials, selling something, critical of science community, eating behavior doesn't change |
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| high carb, low fat. compliance over time deteriorates and fasting TG, insulin and glucose all high = drives cancer. |
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| Zone, Atkins, Sugar Buster, South Beach. use glycemic index, presume insulin is "bad". |
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| long term (12 month) weight loss no different from other diets, hard to replace carb energy (people grumpy), risk of GOUT |
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| why do people like Atkins? |
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| alleged benefit of ketosis to control appetite (= incomplete fat metabolism) |
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| plant based, moderate fat (2T extra virgin olive oil per day). includes foods that promote health. |
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| why do people like the mediterranean diet |
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| may be more sustainable, lowers BP, fasting glucose and insulin, lowers TG, increases HDLc |
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| slow weight loss, initial goals should be rational. increase in energy expenditure is essential, promote foods that have potential health benefits |
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| how much weight loss is adequate to improve BP and glucose tolerance and reduce risk of heart disease |
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