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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Dragani, Beatricea; b; c | Xhebraj, Elonaa | Di Bonifacio, Maria Teresaa | Malatesta, Guidoa | Pantoni, Natasciaa | Pompilii, Soniaa | De Cristofaro, Paoloa
Affiliations: [a] Centro Regionale di Fisiopatologia della Nutrizione, Giulianova, ASL Teramo, Italy | [b] Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Università “G. D'Annunzio”, Chieti, Italy | [c] Via G. Bovio 85, 65124 Pescara, Italy. e-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: Obesity is a multidimensional chronic and progressive disease that requires long-term follow-up by an integrated approach. The aim of our work was, through a retrospective observational study, to confirm that obesity treatment needs of a long-term multidimensional approach. We observed the data collected in the past from 205 patients (body mass index >25) from the medical records at our Nutritional Centre. Fat mass and fat-free mass were determined by anthropometry. Resting energy expenditure and respiratory quotient were measured by indirect calorimetry. Dietary programmes were established on the basis of metabolic analysis. Physical activity was encouraged in term of lifestyle change. The observed patients were divided into five groups. All groups showed a reduction of weight, waist circumference and arm fat area. There was correlation between all parameters. Our approach results in a long-term sustainment of the weight loss achieved up to a 5-year period, through psychological improvements as well as improved eating behaviour and general wellbeing.
Keywords: Obesity, Long-term follow-up, Multidimensional approach, Anthropometry, Indirect calorimetry
DOI: 10.3233/s12349-010-0030-y
Journal: Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 41-46, 2011
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