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Weight Management for Adults and Children
The term "weight management" describes the methods, habits, and physiological mechanisms that help an individual reach and stay at a healthy weight. The majority of weight-management plans include long-term lifestyle changes that encourage regular exercise and a nutritious diet. Furthermore, maintaining a healthy weight requires creating relevant methods for monitoring weight changes over time and determining the appropriate body weight for various people. The majority of weight management techniques center on maintaining an appropriate body weight after reaching healthy weights through gradual but sustained weight decrease. It's critical to comprehend the fundamental science underlying weight management as well as techniques for achieving and preserving a healthy weight because obesity raises the chance of developing a number of chronic illnesses, including Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
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Dr. Kamar Afshan
Clinical Nutritionist, Sugar.fit , Coimbatore.
Kamar Afshan is Clinical Nutritionist (Oncology specialist) with 6.4 years of experience in health care sector, Cleared RD (Registered Dietitian in 2020), trained in Critical care Nutrition, Renal Nutrition, Gastroenterology ,Enteral and Parenteral feeding, Diabetic Management & weight management, specialized in Oncology nutrition (Certified), Mental health Assessment (certified) by LISSUN) .She has awarded with Two Best Abstract ward in AICNU & ESPEN conference. Completing PhD on Liver disease (part time), Mental health Assessment (certified).
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Pediatric Obesity: Treatment Management
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Clinician’s Approach to Sleep Apnea
A clinician's approach to sleep apnea begins with a thorough assessment of the patient's medical history, symptoms (such as snoring, choking, and daytime fatigue), and risk factors like obesity or hypertension. Diagnosis is typically confirmed through polysomnography or home sleep apnea testing, followed by treatment strategies such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), lifestyle modifications, or surgical interventions depending on the severity and type of sleep apnea.
Case Based Approach to Arthritis
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Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Prevention and Immediate Care
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The term "weight management" describes the methods, habits, and physiological mechanisms that help an individual reach and stay at a healthy weight. The majority of weight-management plans include long-term lifestyle changes that encourage regular exercise and a nutritious diet. Furthermore, maintaining a healthy weight requires creating relevant methods for monitoring weight changes over time and determining the appropriate body weight for various people. The majority of weight management techniques center on maintaining an appropriate body weight after reaching healthy weights through gradual but sustained weight decrease. It's critical to comprehend the fundamental science underlying weight management as well as techniques for achieving and preserving a healthy weight because obesity raises the chance of developing a number of chronic illnesses, including Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.