Vol. 36 (Suppl 2) 2015 Neuro endocrinology letters

The importance of self-management in the prevention and treatment of excessive weight and obesity.

Tóthová V, Bártlová S, Šedová L, Olišarová V, Prokešová R, Adámkova V, Mauritzová I, Trešlová M, Chloubová I, Mikšová Z.

Journal Article 2015; 36(Suppl 2): 5-10 PubMed PMID: 26748520 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Czech Republic:ethnology, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice:ethnology, Humans, Male, Obesity:ethnology, Overweight:ethnology, Roma:ethnology, Self Care,.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this research into 'self-management' was to determine to what extent respondents were aware of their status as overweight or obese. For respondents who indicated that they were overweight or obese, the goal was to determine whether they tried to lose weight, what steps they took to control their, and what.....

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Evaluation of selected indicators of overweight and obesity of Roma minority in the region of South Bohemia.

Šedová L, Tóthová V, Olišarová V, Adámkova V, Bártlová S, Dolák F, Kajanová A, Mauritzová I, Nováková D, Prokešová R.
Journal Article 2015; 36(Suppl 2): 35-42 PubMed PMID: 26748525 Citation  Keywords:  Adipose Tissue:physiology, Adult, Blood Pressure:physiology, Body Mass Index, Czech Republic:ethnology, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity:ethnology, Overweight:ethnology, Roma:ethnology, Sex Factors, Waist Circumference:physiology,.

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