HEALTHY Habits Crucial with Weight Loss Meds.

Abstract

An evidence based column providing nutrition/diet recommendations for adults taking antiobesity medicine, in the absence of any guidelines from any medical organization. Focus on protein, and micronutrients, and calories needed even in absence of hunger. Discussion of side effects from the meds. This is a weekly food and column written or edited by Dr. Kathy Kolasa, Brody School of Medicine answering readers questions. . Dr. Dowlatshahi is a third year resident physician in Family Medicine who offers care to patients with obesity.