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 |