Clinicians can help facilitate weight loss in their patients by partnering with them to set realistic short-term goals. A modest 5%-10% reduction in body weight has been shown to improve quality of life, reduce pain, and improve cardiovascular disease risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
Learn more about facilitating weight loss in your patients.
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Cite this: Romesh Khardori, Evelyn S. Marienberg. Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Facilitating Healthy Weight Loss? - Medscape - Nov 06, 2023.
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