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Feasibility Of Family Focused Obesity Screening In Primary Care, Adrianne Griffiths
Feasibility Of Family Focused Obesity Screening In Primary Care, Adrianne Griffiths
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Background: Obesity is associated with serious medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. It also contributes to decreased productivity at work and school, financial strain, and reduced quality of life.
Purpose of Project: To address this problem, a nurse practitioner-led screening and intervention program was piloted at a primary care clinic in southern San Diego. The tool provides a standardized method for screening individuals and their families for nutrition and physical activity deficits associated with obesity, as well as appropriate and effective interventions to prevent and manage obesity.
Methods: The Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) screening tool is …