Obesity is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “abnormal
or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.” In the U.S
about 1/3 of adults are obese or overweight. There are many factors that
contribute to obesity such as genetics, nutrition, hormones, medication, and
environment. Obesity is linked to many diseases and medical problems, for
example, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and depression.
The good news is that there is help available. If you have tried to lose
weight on your own and have not succeeded, then it is time to seek medical
help. Finding a medical professional that uses a comprehensive, evidencebased approach to manage and treat obesity is crucial. There are a lot of
medications for weight loss. The most widely used medications are
phentermine and peptides such as semaglutide to name a few. A quality
weight loss program should offer in-depth nutrition counseling, exercise
recommendations, behavior modification goals and medications options.
