We studied the nutrition information seeking behavior of primary care physicians (PCPs) and also PCPs' implementation of different strategies of nutrition guidance of patients. This was done by means of a questionnaire mailed to a nationwide random sample of 1000 PCPs in the Netherlands. The net response rate was 64%. The two most important nutrition information sources for PCPs were a dietitia...

With a rise in global incidence of overweight and obesity, the number of patients seeking weight management (WM) advice is likely to increase. Our aim was to explore the prevalence of WM practices and investigate association of WM goals with sociodemographic variables and practices among United Arab Emirates (UAE) adults. An exploratory, cross-sectional research was conducted on 1275 adult male...

BACKGROUND General practitioners (GPs) can play an important role in both the prevention and management of overweight and obesity. Current general practice guidelines in the Netherlands allow room for GPs to execute their own weight management policy. OBJECTIVE To examine GPs' current weight management policy and the factors associated with this policy. METHODS 800 Dutch GPs were asked to c...

OBJECTIVE To conduct a 1-year randomized clinical trial to evaluate a remote comprehensive diabetes self-management education (DSME) intervention, Diabetes TeleCare, administered by a dietitian and nurse/certified diabetes educator (CDE) in the setting of a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in rural South Carolina. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Participants were recruited from three memb...

The dietitian, working with other members of the health care team, plays a very important role in developing a care plan for the older person with diabetes. Often individuals in this age group have so many health care needs that nutrition intervention may be low on the priority list. Optimum nutrition is essential to maintain health and well-being as well as to keep blood glucose levels in the ...

BACKGROUND Obesity is the most common health problem in developed countries. Recently, several physicians' organizations have issued recommendations for treating obesity to family physicians, including instructions in nutrition, physical activity and medications. The aim of this study was to examine if effective weight-reducing treatment can be given by a family physician. It compares regular t...

Diabetes mellitus is the most widespread endocrine metabolic disease. It is the third cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States and yet there is no certain therapy exist for this disease. The dental health professional is in a first position to recognize diabetes and evaluate the glycemic status. It is estimated that around 25 % of patients suffering from diabetes are undiagnosed. A...

Weight management encompasses the inter-relationship of nutrition, physical activity, and health behavior change. Nutrition is key for the prevention and treatment of obesity and chronic disease and maintenance of overall health. Thus, the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, with guidance from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Management Committee, has developed Standards of...

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that exclusive breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition and health protection for the first 6 months of life, and that breastfeeding with complementary foods from 6 months until at least 12 months of age is the ideal feeding pattern for infants. Breastfeeding is an important public health strategy for improving infant and child morbid...

OBJECTIVE To assess the relationship between insulin resistance and body mass index (BMI) z score associated with dietary modification that focuses on limiting sweetened beverage consumption in overweight children. DESIGN A retrospective cohort study conducted between July 1, 2004, and April 28, 2006. SETTING Community-based primary care practices treating children. PATIENTS Forty-five ch...