Table 4 Diagnostic practice, advice given and tools used by GPs in the management of obesity with the distribution of answers in this domain
Practices | Disagree | Agree |
|---|---|---|
Diagnostic methods | [%] | [%] |
Weight without reference to height | 54.9 | 45.1 |
BMI calculation | 20.9 | 79.1 |
Waist / hip ratio | 44.4 | 55.6 |
Waist measurements | 34.9 | 65.1 |
Comparison with ideal weight | 30.2 | 69.8 |
Appearance | 77.9 | 22.1 |
Weight management advice and tools | ||
Eat less during meals | 12.9 | 87.1 |
Eat less fat | 10.2 | 89.8 |
Don’t eat between meals | 23.3 | 76.7 |
Eat less sugar | 6.7 | 93.3 |
Eat more fruits and vegetables | 3.7 | 96.3 |
Consume fewer caloric drinks | 5.3 | 94.7 |
Definitely avoid specific foods | 31.0 | 69.0 |
Follow personalized low-calorie diet (1200–2200 kcal/day) | 17.0 | 83.0 |
Follow very low calorie diet (<1200 kcal/day) | 72.9 | 27.1 |
Follow commercial /advertised diet | 96.2 | 3.8 |
Exercise /sport | 6.4 | 93.6 |
Do more exercise in everyday life (e.g. walking, gardening) | 4.4 | 95.6 |
Leaflets on healthy behavior | 41.5 | 58.5 |
Food diary | 40.3 | 59.7 |
Nutritional education | 32.8 | 87.2 |