Weight Management

Weight Management
Hattiesburg Clinic Weight Management provides specialized care to individuals who have an increased body mass, with the goal to improve health by addressing excess weight as a chronic disease.
Weight Management
Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation can negatively affect an individual’s health. These conditions are determined by body mass index (BMI), which is a weight-for-height index that is typically used to classify overweight or obesity in adults. A BMI greater than or equal to 25 is overweight; and a BMI greater than or equal to 30 is obese.
According to the World Health Organization:
- Obesity has more than doubled worldwide since 1980.
- More than 1.9 billion adults, ages 18 and up, were overweight in 2014; and 600 million of those individuals were living with obesity.
- Worldwide, overweight and obesity are linked to more deaths than underweight.
- In 2013, 42 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese.
- Obesity is preventable.
There are major risk factors for individuals who are considered overweight or obese. These include:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Certain cancers
- Musculoskeletal disorders (osteoarthritis)
At Weight Management, our mission is to help the individual combat excess weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle, ultimately improving his or her quality of life.
Some of our services include:
- Ongoing consultations and evaluations
- Meal replacement programs
- Diet and exercise recommendations
- Referrals for physical therapy
Weight Management also offers a support group where individuals who are struggling with their weight can come together to share their stories and get help and support in their efforts to be a healthier version of themselves.
Pathways to Improving Your Health
ARTICLES:
- Blood Pressure and Obesity
- How Can I Boost My Metabolism?
- What is Metabolic Syndrome?
- Count Your Carbs in 2019
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Strategies to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
- Factors Contributing to Obesity
- Emotional or Stress Eating
- Healthy Recipes
- Cut Calories with Filling Food
- Benefits of Exercise
- Benefits of Losing Weight
- How Do I Avoid Re-Gaining the Weight?
- Why is Sleep Important?
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“I believe obesity isn’t just a problem. It’s a disease that warrants serious evidence-based treatments. Nutritional and physical activity guidance. Intensive behavioral counseling. Drug therapy. And surgery. I agree to learn more and help more. I treat obesity seriously.”
– Quote taken from www.TreatObesitySeriously.org
LOCATION
PHONE
(601) 296-2833
ADDRESS
6414 Hwy 98 W, Suite 120
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
HOURS
Monday – Thursday
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm