Options for Weight Loss

There are several options for weight loss readily available to the general consumer as well as for those who are supervised or monitored by medical or other health professionals.

Non-surgical options are generally categorized into four categories:

Diets

• These include fad diets, commercial diets , and those directed by a dietitian or nutritionist (Medical Nutrition Therapy)

Drug Therapy

• Issues with prescription drugs include compliance and cost

Behavior Modification

• This treatment options usually requires group or private sessions to explore the reasons behind bad habits and other eating problems

Comprehensive Programs

• These tend to be the most successful because two or more treatment methods are part of one plan for weight loss.