Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Facilitating Healthy Weight Loss?

Romesh Khardori, MD, PhD; Evelyn S. Marienberg, MD

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November 08, 2022

Individuals from every region of the world are affected by overweight and obesity. Globally, the prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in the past 50 years, making it a significant public health crisis that is associated with increased risk for morbidity and mortality. Excess body weight is associated with numerous health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, osteoarthritis, gallstones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, obstructive sleep apnea, certain cancers, and severe COVID-19. Even modest weight loss maintained long-term contributes to improved health; however, many patients often struggle to lose weight.

Are you prepared to facilitate healthy weight loss in your patients? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.

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