Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about unexplained or unintentional weight changes:

1. What might be causing my weight change? Could it be due to a disease, a medication or other medical treatment, or something else?
   
   
2. How much weight do I have to lose/gain before it is considered a significant or serious amount?
   
   
3. What tests should I receive to determine the cause of my weight change?
   
   
4. Is there anything in my family or medical history that could help explain my weight change?
   
   
5. Should I be looking for any associated symptoms?
   
   
6. What can I do to stop or minimize my weight change?
   
   
7. Will I require medical treatment for my weight change? If so, what are my options, and which do you recommend?
   
   
8. Should I see a nutritionist about modifying my diet?
   
   
9. Should I also change my exercise or other habits?
   
   
10. How will I know when my weight loss/gain has been successfully reversed?
    
    
11. What is the ideal body weight for my age and gender?