Medical Weight Loss - UMACO Patient Wellness Programs

Medical Weight Loss Program

DID YOU KNOW?

More than 2 of 3 (68.8%) Americans are considered overweight or obese^*
More than 1 of 3 (35.7%) Americans are considered obese^*
Obesity is prevalent both in men (74%) and women (64%)^*
The estimated annual medical costs for people who are obese are $1,429 higher than those who are within normal weight^*

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Christiana Institute of Advanced Surgery

BEING OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE IS SERIOUS, COMMON AND COSTLY

The Medical Weight Loss Program is designed to help individuals attain their health and weight goals. Each program is highly personalized based on the individual’s metabolism, body composition and medical history. Treatment options such as behavioral therapy through diet and lifestyle modifications, nutritional counseling and meal replacement plans are available to ensure lifelong health maintenance. Medical weight loss is not surgery. You should consider joining the Medical Weight Loss Program if you have a BMI above 30 or a BMI above 27 with an obesity-related condition.

What is BMI? Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculated indicator of body fatness using a person’s height and weight.

BMI	Weight Status
Below 18.5	Underweight
18.5 – 24.9	Normal or Healthy Weight
25.0 – 29.9	Overweight
30.0+	Obese

Health consequences of being overweight or obese:

Coronary Heart Disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Cancer
High blood pressure
Stroke
Liver and gallbladder disease
Sleep apnea
Arthritis
Infertility
High cholesterol
Reflux

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Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric weight loss surgery has been recognized as a safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity and weight-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. However, bariatric surgery is not for everyone. Read more about Bariatric Surgery Here »