Obesity: A Comprehensive Teaching Plan for Healthcare Professionals

This report presents an obesity teaching plan, addressing the medical condition of obesity, its causes, symptoms, and the associated risks, particularly within the context of long-term care. The plan outlines the types of obesity, including those with high-risk factors, and delves into the factors contributing to obesity, such as lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating habits. The report emphasizes the complications of obesity and proposes prevention strategies, including dietary changes, increased physical activity, and mental health support. It details a self-care plan for obese residents and offers an epidemiological rationale based on CDC data. The report also includes an evaluation of the teaching experience, highlighting areas of strength and areas for improvement, such as engaging diverse audiences and creating a comfortable environment for communication. References to relevant sources, including CDC data, are provided.

OBESITY

Teaching Plan
The topics to be covered,
 What is Obesity?
 What are the Symptoms?
 What are the Causes?
 What are the Risks of Obesity?
 Why is It a Problem in the Long Term Care?
 How to Prevent Obesity?
 Measures to be taken, in case of obesity.

Obesity
 A medical condition.
 Accumulation of excessive fat in the
patient’s body.
 Negative effect on health.

Types of Obesity
Not Obese Class 1 Class 2
When the BMI >/= 40, it is known as class 3 obesity or high risk obesity.

Symptoms
Increased
Sweating
Shortness of
Breath
Increased Body
WeightFatigue

Causes
Genetic
factors
Lack of
Physical
Activity
Overeating and
Unhealthy
Eating Habit
Medication
Side Effects
Psychological
factors

Risks
Type 2
Diabetes
Heart
Disease
Hypertensi
on
Hyperchol
esterolemia

Complications
The complications make the health condition
severe if an obese patient have,
 Heart problems
 Respiratory disease
 Pregnancy
 Old age
 Diabetes

Problem in Long Term Care
Two Types of People are Subjected to Long
Term Care:
 Elderly people
 People with long term health issues.
Both types are at risk from obesity.

Prevention Strategies
 More consumption of dietary fibers.
 Less consumption of unhealthy food.
 Maintenance of a proper diet chart.
 Increasing physical activities and exercises.
 In case of mental stress, attending
counseling sessions.

Self-Care Plan for Obese Residents
There are three steps.
Life Style Changes Medications Surgical Attempt

Epidemiological Rationale
 As per CDC, about 93.3 million adults are
affected with obesity in the United States in
2015- 2016.
 The prevalence was 39.8%
 The most prevalence was found in the
middle aged adults, between the age group
of 40-59 (www.cdc.gov/obesity, 2020).