Running head: CONCEPT MAP FOR OBESITY 1
Concept Map for Obesity
Celine Mwalawa
Capella University
Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care
March,2019
CONCEPT MAP FOR OBESITY 2
Concept Map for Obesity
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Patient Information: Tom is an overweight African American Male aged 25 years. He is 5’7,
weighs 298 lbs., and has a BMI of 44.5. He has been eating excessively and has no desire to exercise,
aspects that has significantly contributed to his condition. His condition has a negative perception of
self, making him hate his physical appearance. That has further reduced his social interactions where
he feels uncomfortable while in social situations.
Disturbed body image: Lack of
self-appreciation makes
individuals not accept his
condition (Lewer, Nasrawi,
Schroeder, & Vocks, 2016). This is
evidenced by Tom’s negative
perception of self and hate for his
physical appearance.
Imbalanced Nutrition: Consumption of
excess fatty food and sedentary life leads to
the excessive accumulation of fats
(Smilowitz, German, & Zivkovic, 2010).
That is evidenced by Tom’s weight of 298
lbs and BMI of 44.5.
Impaired Social Interactio
difficulties in social interactio
negative perception of his
appearance, making him unc
while in social situations (Pap
Brennan, 2015). That is further
his poor social interac
Treatment:
Tom will
see a therapist, nurse,
or social worker who
through therapy will
assist him recognize,
analyze and
restructuring his
negative thoughts as
well as feelings
towards self and
emphasize his role in
developing a
preferred body
structure
(Castelnuovo et al.
2017).
Diagnosis
Description:
Being overweight
and sedentary
living exposes
Tom to risks of
