Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What two differentials should be considered in a person with obesity?
A
- Hypothyroidism
- Hypercortisolism/Cushing’s
2
Q
Outline the principles of management of obesity
A
- Weight reduction and exercise
- Low-carbohydrate, high-protein, calorie restriction
- Medical/psych intervention
- Behavioural or CBT
- Orlistat, phentermine, topiramate
- Surgical intervention
- Gastric banding
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
