TREATMENT OF OBESITY: AN ECOSYSTEMIC APPROACH

Key words: Obesity, Treatment, Ecosystemic approach

Treatment of obesity has been characterized sofar by the application of strict rules and diets, aiming at short term results. An alternative strategy is proposed, based on a gradual ecosystemic approach which includes the family and aimes to enhance autonomy and responsibility. Within this strategy the family doctor plays a more complex role,as educator, behavioural therapist and observer of the familial ecosystem. It is a radical change, which the Authors propose for a more formal evaluation