Why Manage Weight?
Optimal weight reduces risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain GI cancers.
Evaluation
- BMI calculation and body-composition analysis.
- Metabolic panel, thyroid function tests.
Weight Loss Strategies
- Lifestyle: calorie-controlled diet, exercise
- Medications: GLP-1 agonists (e.g., semaglutide)
- Endobariatrics: balloons, sleeve gastroplasty
- Surgery: RYGB, sleeve gastrectomy
Weight Gain Strategies
- Nutrient‐dense, high-calorie meals
- Address malabsorption (pancreatic enzymes)
Treat underlying conditions (hyperthyroidism, IBD)
