title: Obesity, health and quality of life: a conversation to further the vision in occupational therapy.
abstract: Occupational therapy is one of the most powerful professions to support the development of healthy lifestyles, promote health and well-being and empower individuals, communities and populations, especially those impacted by or at risk for obesity. Development of healthy lifestyles enhances and promotes quality of life. This article discusses the need for occupational therapy professionals to explore the many possibilities that enable lifestyle change for people at risk for or who are obese or overweight. Embracing and integrating health promotion and wellness into everyday practice, particularly for those impacted by obesity, is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA. mpizzi58@gmail.com
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pizzi
mesh_terms: D006262:Health; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D050177:Overweight; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011788:Quality of Life