Obesity & WEight Management
Obesity is a rising health concern nationally, and implicated in a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. Additionally, gastroenterologists are increasingly participating in comprehensive obesity and weight management via prescription of novel medications and endobariatric techniques. The following is an overview of obesity pathophysiology, relationship to digestive diseases, anti-obesity pharmacotherapy options, and procedural techniques. The section includes several targeted introductory lectures with supplemental readings as follows:
White Paper on Obesity Management
Clinical Guideline on Pharmacological Interventions for Adults with Obesity
Endoscopic Treatment of Obesity and Nutritional Aspects of Bariatric Endoscopy
Dumping Syndrome
Treatment of NAFLD with Diet, Physical Activity, and ExerciseÂ
Nutritional Recommendations for Patients with NAFLD
Introductory Lectures
Note: The PowerPoint slides below have associated audio content. To listen to the audio content concurrent with the slides, download the slides (.ppsx) and open in PowerPoint as a slide show.
Obesity Management I - Pathophysiology of Obesity.ppsxObesity Management II - The Gastroenterologist's Toolkit.ppsxObesity Management III - A Practical Guide to Weight Management for the Practicing Gastroenterologist Focus on Pharmacotherapy.ppsxObesity Management IV - Overview of Endoscopic Bariatric Techniques.ppsxTargeted Readings
AGA White Paper - Practice Guide on Obesity and Weight Management, Education, and Resources 2017.pdfAGA Clinical Guideline - Pharmacological Interventions for Adults with Obesity.pdfEndoscopic Treatment of Obesity and Nutritional Aspects of Bariatric Endoscopy.pdfDumping Syndrome.pdfRomero-Gomez et al - Treatment of NAFLD with diet, physical activity, and exercise 2017.pdfNutritional Recommendations for Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - An Evidence Based Review.pdf