Robert is a 30-year-old overweight man struggling to lose weight. At his most recent check-up, he brings up his difficulty determining appropriate serving sizes for many of the foods that he eats.
Laura is a 34-year-old woman who has been struggling to lose weight for several years. When asked about her eating habits, she tells you that she normally has a cup of coffee for breakfast, a large lunch,...
John is a 22-year-old college senior struggling to lose weight before he graduates. He tells you that many of his daily meals consist of prepackaged food sold at his school’s convenience store. When asked...
Patrick has tried several popular diets over the years, including vegetarian, low carb, low fat, and the paleo diet, but has struggled to maintain each diet for more than a few weeks at a time. He asks you...
Sarah is a 40-year-old overweight woman with prediabetes who is having a hard time losing weight. At a routine check-up, she mentions that she rarely has time to eat breakfast and instead opts for a large...
Jeffrey is a 45-year-old man who has struggled with weight loss for many years. He explains that after doing some Internet research, he has decided to follow a carbohydrate-free diet in an effort to quickly...
Adam, a 36-year-old overweight man, has been struggling with his weight for many years. He is particularly concerned about his difficulty with giving up salty, crunchy snacks like chips and crackers, which...
Is there a simple office test a clinician might employ to ascertain the adequacy of beta blockade upon exercise heart rate without resorting to formal treadmill testing?
Maggie is a 24-year-old woman who smokes. She tells you that she would like to quit smoking, but she is concerned about the weight she will gain after doing so. How do you advise your patient?
Mark is a 38-year-old male who drinks 2 to 3 diet soda beverages a day. He presents with prediabetes so you ask him to cut down his sugar intake. He wants to know whether he can continue drinking his diet...
