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M, M, M & M: a mnemonic for assessing obesity
Author(s) -
Sharma A. M.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
obesity reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.845
H-Index - 162
eISSN - 1467-789X
pISSN - 1467-7881
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-789x.2010.00766.x
Subject(s) - mnemonic , psychosocial , obesity , medicine , psychology , psychiatry , endocrinology , cognitive psychology
Summary Obese individuals can present with a wide range of medical and psychosocial problems, which can promote weight gain, provide important indications for treatment but, in some cases, also pose significant barriers to management. To ensure a complete assessment and consideration of these factors, I propose the use of a simple mnemonic consisting of four Ms or ‘M, M, M, & M’ that stand for Mental, Mechanical, Metabolic and Monetory, respectively, and may help the busy practitioner navigate through a thorough assessment of clients presenting with excess weight.