December 7, 2022
A Guide to Obesity Prevention and the Outcomes
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Nermeen Asham, BScN, RN, and the Obesity Medicine Association have created an infographic guide for Obesity Prevention and the Outcomes. It is intended to be a resource for healthcare professionals and patients to provide a preventative approach to overcoming pre-obesity and obesity in kids, teens, and adults.
This guide was created to depict the effect of obesity prevention on health outcomes. It shows the importance of screening for this serious and costly chronic medical condition in kids, teens, and adults. Screening, monitoring, and treatment of obesity require a comprehensive and evidence-based approach because it is a complex multifactorial disease. This resource was created because not many healthcare professionals focus on obesity prevention. Comprehensive obesity screening is necessary for early detection of pre-obesity and obesity to [1] help reduce or eliminate the risk of developing other chronic medical conditions or [2] treat obesity early before it progresses.
The infographic can be used as a resource for OMA members as well as patients. It can be used as a poster in a physician’s or provider’s office or as a flyer to be given to patients.
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Nermeen (Nina) Asham, BScN, RN
Nermeen (Nina), a McGill-trained Nurse and the Founder of Unraveling Obesity Inc. is dedicated to reshaping how we understand and manage obesity. She developed online comprehensive screening tools for children, teens, and adults that align with the Obesity Medicine Association’s (OMA) four pillars of care. Her mission emphasizes that managing obesity goes far beyond the outdated notion of "eat less, move more." She is committed to ensuring that individuals as young as five years old are screened early for obesity, allowing for timely intervention and professional guidance. By focusing on early detection of obesity and personalized care, she strives to improve metabolic health and enhance the quality of life for those at risk.