Treating obesity
Description
This program from The Doctor Is In presents a trio of case studies to illustrate a spectrum of treatment approaches for obesity: medical center-based plans emphasizing exercise, education, portion control, and peer support; medicines that suppress the appetite and promote weight loss; and bariatric surgery. In addition, Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D., of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Weight Management Center; Sharon Alger-Mayer, M.D., of Albany Medical Center's Lifestyle Challenge Group; and William Laycock, M.D., of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, discuss their work in the field of weight management. A Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Production.
Runtime
29 min
Subjects
- Cell metabolism (65)
- Nutrition (648)
- Obesity (111)
- Self-care, Health (487)
- Diet (387)
- Food habits (189)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2003
Database
Films on Demand
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