A 47-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism and osteoarthritis of the right knee presented to the clinic for follow-up. She is trying to lose weight in preparation for right knee surgery. The weight loss has plateaued on a low-calorie meal plan. Her exercise is limited by chronic knee pain. She tracks her calories and daily steps. After the discussion about the risks and benefits of weight loss medications, she was started on phentermine/topiramate extended-release daily. She returns three months later and has lost 3% of her body weight since the last visit. On physical examinati
Nutrition and Obesity Treatment
AACE is at the forefront of treatment of patients with obesity, a chronic disease that affects approximately one-third of Americans. Our resources will help you identify effective weight-loss strategies for your patients, including:
- Supportive lifestyle intervention
- Pharmacologic management
- Bariatric surgery
- Nutrition and appetite control
If you're interested in nutrition and obesity, you may enjoy episode 2 of the new AACE Podcasts.