A MULTIDISCIPLINARY BEHAVIORAL APPROACH IS EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF OBESE PATIENTS IN THE PRIMARY CARE SETTING

Abstract

trays of dementia patients living in a dementia special care unit was conducted. Eight patients completed the study. Trays were weighed prior to delivery to the patients and after patients had eaten. For three weeks, patients received all three meals on white plates. For the following three weeks, patients received all three meals on orange plates. The tray weights prior to and after eating were compared. The results of the study were that there was an increase in intake with orange plates versus white plates. While a small increase, there could be a positive impact over time on the patients' weights and nutritional status. Patients' weights were reviewed, however, due to the short length of the study, no connection between the increase in intake and weights could be seen. More studies are needed to better define the connection between bright plates and increased food intake in dementia patients.