nutritional disorders
Obesity
Prevention of Obesity
Regular physical activity and healthy eating improve general fitness, can control weight, and help Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Even without weight loss, exercise decreases the risk of cardiovascular disorders. Dietary fiber decreases the risk of colon cancer and cardiovascular disorders. Sufficient and good-quality sleep, management of stress, and moderation of alcohol intake are also important. However, many biologic and socioeconomic factors are out of a person's control. If possible, patients should avoid medications that are associated with weight gain. Common weight-promoting medications include some antipsychotics (eg.risperidone,lithium,quetiapine,olanzapine), antidepressants (eg.citalopram,duloxetine), sleep aids (eg.zolpidem,trazodone), antiseizure medications (eg.gabapentin), and corticosteroids. 