LibGuides: Food and Nutrition: Diets and Weight Management

Diet Resources

Weight Management and Obesity by Courtney Winston Paolicelli
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ISBN: 9781606507636
Publication Date: 2016-01-18
Nutrition and healthcare clinicians need to understand the etiology of weight gain and the science-based steps necessary for proper and adequate weight management interventions. This textbook comprehensively examines the treatment of overweight and obesity using an individualized approach. Interventions including diet and behavioral modification, pharmacotherapy, surgery, and physical activity are discussed in the context of an overall lifestyle approach to weight management. Characteristics of successful weight management programs are explored, and example menu plans are provided.
Mindfulness and Acceptance for Treating Eating Disorders and Weight Concerns by Ann F. Haynos; Jason Lillis; Evan M. Forman; Meghan L. Butryn
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ISBN: 9781626252691
Publication Date: 2016-08-01
Disordered eating, negative body image, and problems with weight have become an epidemic--and research shows that traditional treatments are not always effective. This professional resource offers proven-effective interventions using mindfulness and acceptance for treating clients with disordered eating, body image, or weight issues--and for whom other treatments have failed.
The French Twist by Carol Cottrill
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ISBN: 9781614481621
Publication Date: 2012-04-30
Americans diet while the French dine. Recent and groundbreaking nutritional science confirms what the French have known for centuries--there is no paradox at all. Enjoying high-quality, real, even so-called "decadent" foods--prepared with awareness and savored with pleasure and relaxation, and in moderation--ensures a lifetime of relatively effortless weight management. In The French Twist, nutritional consultant Carol Cottrill lets Americans in on twelve secrets for organizing their personal rhythms and rituals around this concept, which can have a profound effect on their metabolism and weight.

Hu, E. A., Nguyen, V., Langheier, J., & Shurney, D. (2020). Weight reduction through a digital nutrition and food purchasing platform among users with obesity: Longitudinal study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(9). https://doi.org/10.2196/19634 ONLINE RESOURCE UWG NetID Required for Access.

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McArthur, L. H., Riggs, A., Uribe, F., & Spaulding, T. J. (2018). Health Belief Model Offers Opportunities for Designing Weight Management Interventions for College Students. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 50(5), 485–493. ONLINE RESOURCE: UWG NetID Required for Access. --Authors test the predictive power of the Health Belief Model for body mass index (BMI).

Rich SS, Thomas CR. Body Mass Index, Disordered Eating Behavior, and Acquisition of Health Information: Examining Ethnicity and Weight-Related Issues in a College Population. Journal of American College Health. 2008;56(6):623-628. doi:10.3200/JACH.56.6.623-628 ONLINE RESOURCE: NetID Required for Access.

Virtanen, J., Penttinen, M., Kautiainen, H., & Korhonen, P. (2021). The impact of lifestyle counselling on weight management and quality of life among working-age females. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 39(3), 382–388. https://doi.org/10.1080/02813432.2021.1958510 ONLINE RESOURCE: UWG NetID Required for Access. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a brief lifestyle counseling on weight management and on the participants' quality of life (QoL). A cohort study with a one-year follow-up.

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Healthy eating for healthy weight. COMMENT BY A UWG STUDENT: A resource provided by the US Government, it includes information on vegetables, fruits, and meats that assist in managing one's weight.

CDC Resources on Obesity -- National Center for Health Statics/ Obesity and Overweight. This US Government site provides links to many resources on the topic of obesity, including facts and percentages of population affected.

GRAPHIC: Medical Complications of Obesity. -- CDC. In Public Domain.