Rola grupy wsparcia w procesie odchudzania u osób z nadmierną masą ciała

Obesity is one of the major health problem in the world. The obesity epidemic concerns more and more people. The most common type of obesity is simple obesity, which is associated with positive energy balance. Effective obesity treatment requires a comprehensive approach and the involvement of specialists in various disciplines. A therapy should focus on diet modifications, increasing physical activity, drug therapy, and in some cases surgical intervention. The treatment should also include various forms of psychological support. An opportunity to form self-help groups should be created. There should be an educational aspect considered in this type of groups. This holistic approach can accelerate, enhance and maintenance the effects of weight loss therapy. The aim of this study was to show the role of support groups in the process of weight loss. As an example the association „Live Healthy” created by the Department of Internal Disease, Metabolic Disorders and Hypertension was shown.