Obesity as a Disease - DH Weight & Wellness Center

Minda Gowarty, MD talks about obesity as a disease.

Purpose: Obesity is a disease that happens when your body stores too much fat. People can feel confused about what obesity means. This video will explain obesity.

Goals:
1. Understand how the word “obesity” is used to describe your health condition.
2. Learn about your body’s “weight set point.” This set point is controlled by your brain. If you have obesity, your set point may be too high.
3. Learn how your genes and your environment can lead to obesity.
4. Understand how your provider at the Weight Center can diagnose obesity.
5. Learn how the Weight Center can help you with obesity.