Obesity Treatment and Weight Management Options

The complex and sensitive nature of obesity can make conversations with patients difficult. An empathetic approach and asking permission is a helpful starting point.

Understand appropriate assessments to evaluate obesity-related health risks.

Start the conversation, take weight history and set realistic and attainable goals with your patients with obesity.

This guide aims to help healthcare professionals explore the efficacy and key limitations of the three main modalities of obesity treatment. By learning about these treatments for obesity, medical professionals may treat obesity with a comprehensive, holistic management approach.

In the field of obesity management, the #1 treatment recommended to those trying to lose weight is to go on a diet. So why don’t diets work? Read the latest from Dr. Sean Wharton on the importance of a holistic approach grounded in biology.

Manage your patient’s weight loss and weight maintenance, modify your patient’s treatment plan and make a follow-up appointment.