Obesity

Joe is an overweight 36-year-old man who has struggled with weight for most of his life. When asked about his eating habits, he says that while he does eat a lot of sugary foods, he always chooses the...

If working on weight with a reduced-calorie diet, it might be worth trying to have a main meal at lunch, and a lighter dinner.

Calorie and sodium reductions can be achieved by simply reducing the amount of 1 or more ingredients in a meal.

Children are more likely to follow the advice of parents and physicians who lead by example.

Larry is a 45-year-old man struggling to lose weight. Because of his job schedule, Larry often does not have time to cook for himself. Instead, he frequently eats frozen meals for lunch and dinner. When...

Jennifer, a 46-year old woman, expresses concern to you over her body mass index, which she recently measured using an online BMI calculator. Jennifer is relatively short of stature and maintains a muscular...

Sarah is a 36-year-old overweight woman struggling with weight loss. At her most recent check-up, Sarah tells you that she often has difficulty determining appropriate serving sizes for her meals, and how...

Thomas is a 32-year-old man who has previously switched from regular soda to diet drinks, believing this will help him lose weight. Recently, he read an article online suggesting that non-caloric sweeteners...

Jonathan is a 32-year-old man with a BMI of 20 but with an elevated waist-to-hip ratio of .90. Despite his waist-to-hip ratio, at his latest appointment he asks you if it is necessary for him to continue...

Robert is a 30-year-old overweight man struggling to lose weight. At his most recent check-up, he brings up his difficulty determining appropriate serving sizes for many of the foods that he eats.