Improved GP training on obesity
GPs should be provided with appropriate support and training to help them have the necessary conversations with patients. Better quality training should be provided both during GP training and for current GPs to help them provide better advice to patients. [1]
  • The Department of Health should encourage training and accreditation schemes that exist on this subject, as these will help GPs in making every contact with patients count. 
  • The training includes increasing awareness amongst GPs of the importance of waist measurement during medical appointments in order to identify indicators of visceral adiposity or ectopic fat deposits, which can adversely affect health outcomes.

GPs should have appropriate training to provide useful advice to patients.

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