NURSING LEADERSHIP

Obesity and Nursing Leadership

Table of Content

Introduction1

Purpose of the Study2

Discussion2

Nursing Leadership3

Role of Nursing Leadership to deal with Childhood Obesity5

Conclusion6

References8

Obesity and Nursing Leadership

Introduction

Obesity, a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, diabetes and cancer has been increasing worldwide. According to World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 25% of adult populations in the world are overweight [body mass index (BMI) =25 kg/m2] and 6% of them are obese (BMI =30 kg/m2). In Japanese aged 15 or over, 27% of men and 20% of women are classified as being overweight (BMI =25 kg/m2), especially in middle age the overweight increase is found in men. Such an increase of obesity has been ascribed primarily to an energy imbalance in this modern society and diet should be a major target for its prevention. Recently, much interest has been given to eating behaviours in the role of the development of obesity (Cummings 2008). Eating behaviour relates to food intake; what kind of food is usually consumed frequency of eating, and style of eating. Assessment of eating behaviour is easier than that of calorie intake, which requires detailed information about food intake, and thus can be a practical tool for dietary intervention. Although it remains unclear whether a specific eating behaviour cause weight gain, there is evidence supporting a role of eating behaviours in the development of overweight (Cummings 2008).

Among various eating behaviours, eating quickly has shown to be associated with increased prevalence of obesity in many but not all studies. Binge-eating patterns are also linked to overweight and obesity. A positive association between eating until full and BMI has been found in some studies. In a report by the World Cancer Research Fund, intake of high energy-dense foods is concluded as a cause of weight gain, overweight and obesity, especially when large portion sizes are consumed regularly.

A potential association between avoidance of dietary fat and obesity was explored. Drinking sweetened beverages and breakfast skipping has been shown to promote obesity. For other eating behaviors, such as eating between meals or post dinner eating the association with obesity was not clear (Cummings 2008).

Although results of these studies generally support an idea that obesity is related to eating behaviors, the subjects studied were students and findings from population- based study are limited and inconsistent. In addition, many studies have not appropriately control confounding factors.

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study is to analyze that leadership by advanced practice nurses can address the problem of obesity in children.

Discussion

Nursing as a profession has a social mandate to contribute to the good of society through knowledge-based practice. While caring for the sick, nursing considers a person as a person formed under the influence of certain social and cultural environment (Alexander 2002). This view of rights is a prerequisite for understanding of a person's feelings and needs in the spiritual, emotional and religious matters. Nursing care consists of the application of professional knowledge and experience of building trust relationships. It should be designed for the appropriate needs of the person needing care ...