Overweight and Obesity
Overweight and obesity are caused by many factors such as poor nutrition, lack of energy balance, an inactive lifestyle, environment, genes and family history, health conditions (i.e., hormones), emotional factors, age, and lack of sleep.
Health Consequences of Being Overweight and Obese
Being overweight and obese increases the risk of many life-threating health conditions, including:
- Cancers – breast, colon, endometrial, gallbladder, and liver
- Coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and high blood pressure
- Gallstones
- Osteoarthristis, degeneration of cartilage and underlying bone within a joint
- Reproductive problems such as menstrual irregularity and infertility in women
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Type II diabetes
The Right Treatment + Motivation = Positive Change
With the right treatment and motivation, you will lose weight and lower your long-term disease risk. Start feeling better and seeing improvements in your health with just modest weight loss (i.e., 5 to 10 percent of your total weight). This means that if you weigh 200 pounds (91 kg) and are obese by BMI standards, you will need to lose only about 10 to 20 pounds (4.5 to 9.1 kg) to start seeing benefits.
The treatment methods that are right for you depend on your weight, overall health, and your willingness to participate and commit to your weight-loss plan. Treatment methods at Nutrition Clinic of Northern California include:
- Behavior change
- Dietary changes
- Exercise and activity
Form New, Lasting and Healthy Habits
Losing weight is usually achieved by making lifestyle changes such as behavioral, dietary, and increased physical activity. At Nutrition Clinic of Northern California, we specialize in these areas of change and are passionately committed to helping you live your best life.
Our Registered Dietitians/Nutritionist will hep you accomplish your weight loss goals by:
- Educating you on the relationship between balanced nutrition and weight loss
- Creating a personalized and specialized nutrition plan to fit YOUR needs
- Guiding you to a more invigorating, energizing, and joyous lifestyle through nutrition and physical activity
- Empowering, motivating, and challenging you to make the necessary changes
If you have specific questions about our Weight Loss Management services or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Nutrition Clinic of Northern California today.