Coping and Support

• Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995, requires employers to make reasonable work or workplace adjustments for disabilities that affect normal, everyday activities; conditions lasting more than 12 months
• Behavioral counseling
• Memberships or attendance of weight loss organizations such as WeightWatchers
• Buddy system: enlist the help of a trusted individual to hold you accountable
• Gain knowledge about nutrition and exercise through personal research
• Prioritize health and allot time to healthy food selection, preparation, and consumption.
• Schedule time regular exercise.
• Occupy your time with a new interest or hobby to avert overeating patterns.

Prevention
Symptoms
Occurrence
Causes
Preparation for Medical Appointment
Support from Health Care Providers
Cultural Attitudes about Male Weight Loss
Psychological Implications
Career/Employment
Tests and Diagnosis
Treatment with Prescription Drugs
Surgical Procedures
Complications
Risk Factors and Warnings for Overweight Males
Coping and Support