Obesity is a common health concern that affects more than 42% percent of adults in the United States. At Farmington Family Clinic, Dr. Mutahhar Ahmad, MD, and his superior staff offer a variety of treatments to combat obesity and give you the best quality of life possible.
What is obesity?
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher. It means your bodyweight exceeds what is considered healthy based on your height. Obesity is an ongoing concern among kids and adults alike and can cause serious medical problems without treatment.
What are the risk factors for obesity?
Obesity can happen to anyone, but many factors boost your risk of developing it.
Examples include:
Often, multiple factors contribute to becoming overweight or obese. See Dr. Ahmad at Farmington Family Clinic if you struggle with obesity and can’t lose weight on your own.
What are the benefits of medical weight loss?
Some of the many benefits you can expect with medical weight loss at Farmington Medical Clinic include:
What should I expect during my obesity weight loss appointment?
During obesity weight loss appointments at Farmington Family Clinic, friendly providers greet you and assess your height, weight, BMI, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs. Dr. Ahmad reviews your medical history, symptoms you may have, and medications you might take.
He discusses your food preferences, usual diet and exercise habits, sleep routine, and mental health.
Dr. Ahmad also completes a physical examination to assess your overall health and wellness. To detect or rule out underlying problems, he could suggest you undergo urine tests, blood tests, heart function tests, or other diagnostic tests before personalizing a weight loss plan that’s best for you.
How is obesity treated?
Dr. Ahmad helps you lose weight by offering weight loss counseling, weight loss management plans, nutrition plans, and much more. He lets you know which foods to eat, how to plan nutritious menus, and which additional healthy habits can help you get and keep lost weight off for good. He also offers multiple therapies that would work to achieve you weight loss goals.
Dr. Ahmad also helps you manage obesity-related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or other chronic conditions you may struggle with.
What is obesity?
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher. It means your bodyweight exceeds what is considered healthy based on your height. Obesity is an ongoing concern among kids and adults alike and can cause serious medical problems without treatment.
What are the risk factors for obesity?
Obesity can happen to anyone, but many factors boost your risk of developing it.
Examples include:
- Lack of physical activity
- Poor dietary habits
- Family history of obesity
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Other mental health challenges
- Hormone irregularities
- Sleep deprivation
- Stress
Often, multiple factors contribute to becoming overweight or obese. See Dr. Ahmad at Farmington Family Clinic if you struggle with obesity and can’t lose weight on your own.
What are the benefits of medical weight loss?
Some of the many benefits you can expect with medical weight loss at Farmington Medical Clinic include:
- More energy
- Self-confidence
- Lower risk of disease
- Better body contours
- Less body fat
- Easier self-care
- Improvements in your quality of life
- Chronic disease management
What should I expect during my obesity weight loss appointment?
During obesity weight loss appointments at Farmington Family Clinic, friendly providers greet you and assess your height, weight, BMI, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs. Dr. Ahmad reviews your medical history, symptoms you may have, and medications you might take.
He discusses your food preferences, usual diet and exercise habits, sleep routine, and mental health.
Dr. Ahmad also completes a physical examination to assess your overall health and wellness. To detect or rule out underlying problems, he could suggest you undergo urine tests, blood tests, heart function tests, or other diagnostic tests before personalizing a weight loss plan that’s best for you.
How is obesity treated?
Dr. Ahmad helps you lose weight by offering weight loss counseling, weight loss management plans, nutrition plans, and much more. He lets you know which foods to eat, how to plan nutritious menus, and which additional healthy habits can help you get and keep lost weight off for good. He also offers multiple therapies that would work to achieve you weight loss goals.
Dr. Ahmad also helps you manage obesity-related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or other chronic conditions you may struggle with.
To learn more about obesity management and reach your goal weight, call the office today at 248-862-5482 or contact us to schedule an appointment today