The Role of Nurses in Preventing and Managing Obesity

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This essay discusses the importance of nursing in addressing health issues at the population level, specifically obesity. It highlights the key roles that nurses play in educating patients about obesity, providing management advice for those suffering from co-morbid conditions, and introducing healthy lifestyle changes to individuals who are overweight but healthy. The essay also emphasizes the need for compassion and empathy in care delivery, as suggested by Dr Peter Attia's TedTalk on the obesity crisis. References to relevant studies, including Skinner et al. (2016) and Stanhope & Lancaster (2015), are included to support the arguments made.

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