Education and Consultancy for Behavior Change in Obesity Management

Abstract

Obesity is a serious health problem with an increasing prevalence in developed and developing countries. Obesity, which is a serious health problem, causes chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes, as well as impairing physical health, and deterioration in body image also causes problems in psychological health such as depression and anxiety. All these conditions reduce the quality of life, increase the morbidity and mortality rate and negatively affect the life span. These conditions caused by obesity affect society negatively. It affects the country's economy by causing a decrease in the workforce and an increase in health expenditures. These reasons reveal that obesity management is necessary. The most important factor in providing obesity management is the implementation of lifestyle changes. In order for the training to be effective, it is necessary to use appropriate training strategies. In this article, the role of education in providing behavioral change in obesity management is emphasized.

Keywords

• Obesity
• Obesity Management
• Behavior Change
• Education.

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