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Choosing a weight-loss
program may be a difficult task. You may not know what to look for in
a weight-loss program or what questions to ask. This fact sheet can help
you talk to your health care professional about weight loss and get the
best information before choosing a program.
You may want to talk
with your doctor or other health care professional about controlling your
weight before you decide on a weight-loss program. Even if you feel uncomfortable
talking about your weight with your doctor, remember that he or she is
there to help you improve your health. Here are some tips:
- Tell your provider
that you would like to talk about your weight. Share your concerns about
any medical conditions you have or medicines you are taking.
- Write down your
questions in advance.
- Bring pen and paper
to take notes.
- Bring a friend
or family member along for support if this will make you feel more comfortable.
- Make sure you understand
what your health care provider is saying. Ask questions if there is
something you do not understand.
- Ask for other sources
of information like brochures or websites.
- If you want more
support, ask for a referral to a registered dietitian, a support group,
or a commercial weight-loss program.
- Call your provider
after your visit if you have more questions or need help.
Find out as much
as you can about your health needs before joining a weight-loss program.
Here are some questions you might want to ask your health care provider:
About Your Weight
- Do I need to lose
weight? Or should I just avoid gaining more?
- Is my weight affecting
my health?
- Could my excess
weight be caused by a medical condition such as hypothyroidism or by
a medicine I am taking? (Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid gland does
not produce enough thyroid hormone, a condition that can slow your metabolism—how
your body creates and uses energy.)
About Weight Loss
- What should my
weight-loss goal be?
- How will losing
weight help me?
About Nutrition and
Physical Activity
- How should I change
my eating habits?
- What kinds of physical
activity can I do?
- How much physical
activity do I need?
About Treatment
- Should I take weight-loss
medicine?
- What about weight-loss
surgery?
- Could a weight-loss
program help me?
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