At a recent checkup, your patient asks you about exercising. He says that despite starting a new exercise routine, he has barely lost any weight, and wonders if it is because "muscle weighs more than fat."
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Tom is a 43-year-old overweight man who has had trouble exercising in the past. He tells you that whenever he begins an exercise regimen, he becomes discouraged after several weeks when he fails to lose any...
Sam is a 36-year-old man struggling to lose weight. He has tried numerous diets in the past, but no matter how much weight he loses, he always gains it all back rather quickly. At a recent check-up, he asks...
John is a 32-year-old man interested in losing weight. He tells you that recently, he has stopped eating breakfast in an attempt to cut down on the amount of calories he takes in on a normal day.
Tom is a 40-year-old healthy man concerned about his risk of cognitive decline later in life. While he exercises regularly and maintains a healthy weight, he has always had trouble limiting his intake of...
John is a 36-year-old man who is overweight. While going over his diet with you, he wonders if cutting out the carbs he normally has in the morning would be of any help. He often includes toast and oatmeal...
Mark is a 35-year-old man who is concerned about his risk of developing diabetes. When asked about his diet, he tells you that although he tries to eat at least one piece of fruit a day, he often does not...
Researchers have identified barriers to weight control that older patients with knee OA commonly experience. Which barrier do you most often see your patients experiencing? Let us know by taking our poll. ...
Environmental interventions have the potential to reduce obesity and are typically preferred over taking medication. Which intervention have you found to be the most effective with your patients?
