Weight Control

Every function of the body—from building cells to moving muscles—needs energy. Energy is measured in calories. Calories also measure how much fuel is in a certain food.

Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit This patient FAQ is about weight control and focuses on ways patients can eat right and keep fit by making healthy choices.

Achieving healthy weight loss isn’t about a “diet” or “program” but a lifestyle with healthy eating patterns, regular physical activity, and stress management. Medications taken for other conditions may also make it harder to lose weight.

Healthy Weight Loss Lose weight gradually to increase your chances of keeping it off.