Category: Diet

The management of all patients considered overweight or who have obesity requires a combination of diet, exercise, and behavioral modification. In addition, some patients may eventually require pharmacologic therapy and/or bariatric surgery. The health risk posed by excess adiposity should be evaluated before beginning any treatment program for each individual patient. Selection of treatment can… Read more

General advice​ Reducing total energy (caloric) intake should be the main component of any weight loss intervention. To implement a successful dietary intervention, we typically perform a brief 24-hour dietary recall during the office visit. We counsel patients on the importance of: ● Elimination of all caloric beverages, which are often the source of unwanted… Read more