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- Pre-contemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
- Termination - correct answer ✔Prochaska's - and Di Clemente's Transtheoretical Model on Readiness
to Change and Stages of Change
Patients readiness to change - correct answer ✔Interventions are based on what?
Pre-contemplation - correct answer ✔Stage of change in which the patient is not willing to change,
appears to be resistant and unmotivated
contemplation stage - correct answer ✔Stage of change in which the patient is ambivalent or
uncertain as to whether they want to make a behavior change
Preparation stage - correct answer ✔Stage of change in which the patient is now thinking about a
behavior change and actually planning first steps
Action stage - correct answer ✔Stage of change in which the patient now is motivated to change and
receptive to conversations related to potential behavior change interventions and ready to go
Maintenance stage - correct answer ✔Stage of change in which the patient continues with behavior
changes and practices healthy strategies to continue to maintain success
, True - correct answer ✔True or False
Readiness to change may also need to be assessed in significant others as they may be involved with the
treatment plan.
True - correct answer ✔True or False
Healthcare professionals must inform and educate about treatment options to offer patients with
obesity a wide range of options to personalize treatment
Lifestyle treatment
Lifestyle treatment + medication
Very low-calorie diet options
Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery - correct answer ✔Options for obesity treatment based on risk and costs
in order
nutrition, physical activity, behavioral change program - correct answer ✔What does lifestyle
treatment of obesity include
Low calorie diet (120-1500kcal/day for women and 1500-1800kcals/day for men)
using dietary approaches based on patient preference and health aspects - correct answer ✔Diet
recommendations for lifestyle interventions
> or equal to 150min/wk of aerobic activity to 300 min/wk for additional benefits
bonus with muscle strengthening for 2-3 days/wk - correct answer ✔Physical Activity
recommendations for lifestyle interventions