Weight Management

Joey is a 43-year-old overweight man struggling to lose weight. While he has recently begun attempting to eat healthier, he tells you he has a hard time knowing how to “eat right” beyond simply cutting back...

Sam is a 37-year-old overweight man who experiences frequent back and knee pain. Lately, he has been struggling to maintain a healthier diet, and asks if eating healthier could benefit his pain, as well as...

Joe is an overweight 36-year-old man who has struggled with weight for most of his life. When asked about his eating habits, he says that while he does eat a lot of sugary foods, he always chooses the...

John is a 37-year-old obese man who wants to begin eating healthier, but is unsure of where to start. He knows that the Atkins and Paleo diet have been in the news recently, and is curious about whether...

Arnold, a 48-year-old city bus driver, was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. He is obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of 36, has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes daily since age 16, and has...

If working on weight with a reduced-calorie diet, it might be worth trying to have a main meal at lunch, and a lighter dinner.

Calorie and sodium reductions can be achieved by simply reducing the amount of 1 or more ingredients in a meal.

Research doesn't support that a high-protein diet is a good tool for managing weight in the long term.

Sarah is a 30-year-old overweight woman struggling to improve her cholesterol levels. Recently, several family members have recommended various daily weight loss supplements to her. She asks you which of...

Robert is a 36-year-old overweight man with elevated cholesterol levels. He tells you that he often feels hungry during the day, and that healthier options like salads are rarely enough to fill him up. ...