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Intern Tang Guoxuan Correspondent Liang Jiayun
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Obesity not only affects appearance, but can also affect male libido and sexual function, leading to erectile dysfunction or ejaculatory disorders in men.
Since February 16, the Men's Health Management Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (hereinafter referred to as "Zhongshan First Hospital") has opened a male weight and nutrition management professor clinic to provide men with an individualized non-drug weight management program.
5 of the 10 adults are overweight and predisposed to diabetes and sexual dysfunction
According to national statistics from 2015 to 2019, the adult overweight rate is 34.3%, and the obesity rate is 16.4%, which is the first time that the prevalence of adult overweight and obesity in China exceeds 50%, and it is expected that by 2030, the prevalence of adult overweight and obesity in China will reach 61%.
According to reports, clinically, according to the different sites of fat accumulation, obesity can be classified as peripheral obesity and central obesity. Peripheral obesity, also known as "pear-shaped obesity", is more common in women. Central obesity is dominated by fat accumulation in the trunk and abdomen, increased visceral fat, thickened waist, relatively thin limbs, also known as "apple-type obesity", more common in men, such obesity is more susceptible to metabolic syndromes such as diabetes.
For men, being overweight and obesity may affect sexual development or gonadal function, and even lead to infertility; it may also affect male libido and sexual function, leading to erectile dysfunction or ejaculation disorders in men.
Outpatient clinics offer individualized programs for men
Therefore, Zhongshan First Hospital has specially opened a male weight and nutrition management professor clinic, which will provide men with an individualized non-drug weight management program.
According to Professor Ye Yanbin, the person in charge of the clinic, the visitor first conducts a basic index examination, accepts the doctor's diet and living habits, and understands the causes of obesity, and the doctor will provide a preliminary individualized plan from diet and exercise.
During the implementation of the program, doctors will also provide remote guidance to patients through WeChat groups and third-party apps. Doctors can register weight, waist circumference, daily food intake, etc. through the patient in the APP, and give guidance feedback in a timely manner. In addition, different patients are followed up regularly every two or four weeks.
The regimen usually ranges from 3 to 6 months, with length and weight reduction adjusted to individual variations. Ye Yanbin said, "We will help them set different stage goals, and the ultimate goal is to help them lose their normal weight and develop good living habits." ”
According to reports, the BMI index (body mass index) within 24 is the most normal, and greater than 28 is obese. For patients with a BMI of more than 40 or serious complications due to obesity, the outpatient clinic will also guide them to other departments for treatment.
Expert advice: Four great tricks for weight management
Professor Fang Shi, director of the Department of Nutrition of Zhongshan First Hospital, introduced that weight management should start from four aspects: diet, work and rest, exercise and psychology.
Dietary references can be made to the Mediterranean dietary model, which is based on vegetables and fruits, fish, grains, legumes and olive oil.
In addition, it is necessary to drink less alcohol, "wine only provides calories, not nutrition." Fang Shi introduced that in addition to drinking alcohol, it will also cause adverse effects on people's cardiovascular system and nervous system.
Adequate sleep is also important for weight management. A good work and rest is not only good for weight management, but also for work efficiency.
Energy intake greater than consumption is a fundamental cause of overweight and obesity. Fang Shi suggested that when the daily diet consumes more energy, it is necessary to exercise appropriately to ensure the balance of energy intake and consumption, and the energy balance is balanced, which generally does not lead to obesity.
Finally, weight control also requires personal psychological adjustment and correct treatment of work and life pressure.
Male Weight and Nutrition Management Professor's Outpatient Coverage:
Males are overweight/obese with various metabolic diseases (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, hyperuricemia, etc.);
Underweight, malnutrition, sub-health, etc., tumor and postoperative nutritional treatment. (For more news, please pay attention to Yangcheng Pie pai.ycwb.com)
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