Adolescent Weight Management BT2c_

Your provided health information is as tabulated below:

• Your age-group – 13 – 17 years


• Your body type – Healthy weight


• Your BMI - 18.5 - 24.9


• Family history Positive and routine blood tests Negative



• Your symptoms – Weakness, Fatigue, Malaise, Lack of exercise, Dehydration, Swelling, Clothes’ fitting, Sociocultural problems (Family dynamics, Financial issues)

These are factors that make it hard to loose weight or to regain weight that was lost. Among these factors are:

• Family history and genes
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep

• Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and high blood pressure; accumulation of fat around midsection or disproportionate waist-hip ratio (apple shape)
• Cancer - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity raise the risk for at least 13 different malignancies, including breast, colon, kidney and pancreatic cancer.
• Visceral fat can build up around the heart and inside the liver and other organs. Fat in the liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some experts now refer to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) to emphasize the connection.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes (elevated glucose and insulin levels)
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

1. Healthier lifestyle: incorporating better eating habits, and increasing physical activity are ways to decrease or delay the risks associated with metabolic syndrome; Exercise regularly (You need to get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain healthy weight)
2. Ayurvedic medicines (approach to weight management includes dietary considerations-watching intake of sweets, dairy, fats and various herbal remedies. Guggul for lowering cholesterol and burning fat; Garcinia cambozia for suppressing appetite and aiding digestion; Garlic, ginger, cayenne, black pepper and fenugreek to help increase metabolism; use black pepper, long pepper, cayenne, ginger and hot lemon before meals to combat carbohydrate indigestion [undigested carbohydrate can lead to triglycerides])
3. Psychological counseling (emotional problems, alteration of body image, exercise monitoring)
4. Laboratory studies (TSH, Dexamethasone suppression test, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels)
5. Patient counseling (weight control measures, exercise, behavior modification and dietary compliance)
6. Avoid fad diets (non-standard dietary recommendations but popular e.g. Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Vegan Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, The Dukan Diet, The 5:2 Diet)
7. Balanced weight management program
8. Follow a healthy-eating plan (Eating Breakfast Every Day, Eat Lots of Protein, Track Your Food Intake, Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Take daily calorie counts, know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat [Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake])
9. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
10. Be consistent (Stick to Your Plan All Week Long)
11. Control Stress Levels (Get Enough Sleep)
12. Find a Support Group (Find like-minded people on internet and interact)
13. Consultation with nutritionist/dietitian
14. Be Prepared for Setbacks

Your provided health information is as tabulated below:

• Your age-group – 13 – 17 years


• Your body type – Healthy weight


• Your BMI - 18.5 - 24.9


• Family history Positive and routine blood tests Negative



• Your symptoms – Skin rash, Dry skin, Skinfold thinness/thickness, Hair loss, Recurrent infections

These are factors that make it hard to loose weight or to regain weight that was lost. Among these factors are:

• Family history and genes
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep

• Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and high blood pressure; accumulation of fat around midsection or disproportionate waist-hip ratio (apple shape)
• Cancer - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity raise the risk for at least 13 different malignancies, including breast, colon, kidney and pancreatic cancer.
• Visceral fat can build up around the heart and inside the liver and other organs. Fat in the liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some experts now refer to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) to emphasize the connection.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes (elevated glucose and insulin levels)
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

1. Healthier lifestyle: incorporating better eating habits, and increasing physical activity are ways to decrease or delay the risks associated with metabolic syndrome; Exercise regularly (You need to get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain healthy weight)
2. Ayurvedic medicines (approach to weight management includes dietary considerations-watching intake of sweets, dairy, fats and various herbal remedies. Guggul for lowering cholesterol and burning fat; Garcinia cambozia for suppressing appetite and aiding digestion; Garlic, ginger, cayenne, black pepper and fenugreek to help increase metabolism; use black pepper, long pepper, cayenne, ginger and hot lemon before meals to combat carbohydrate indigestion [undigested carbohydrate can lead to triglycerides])
3. Psychological counseling (emotional problems, alteration of body image, exercise monitoring)
4. Laboratory studies (TSH, Dexamethasone suppression test, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels)
5. Patient counseling (weight control measures, exercise, behavior modification and dietary compliance)
6. Avoid fad diets (non-standard dietary recommendations but popular e.g. Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Vegan Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, The Dukan Diet, The 5:2 Diet)
7. Balanced weight management program
8. Follow a healthy-eating plan (Eating Breakfast Every Day, Eat Lots of Protein, Track Your Food Intake, Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Take daily calorie counts, know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat [Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake])
9. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
10. Be consistent (Stick to Your Plan All Week Long)
11. Control Stress Levels (Get Enough Sleep)
12. Find a Support Group (Find like-minded people on internet and interact)
13. Consultation with nutritionist/dietitian
14. Be Prepared for Setbacks

Your provided health information is as tabulated below:

• Your age-group – 13 – 17 years


• Your body type – Healthy weight


• Your BMI - 18.5 - 24.9


• Family history Positive and routine blood tests Negative



• Your symptoms – Heat intolerance, Cold intolerance, High blood sugar, Low blood sugar, Excessive thirst

These are factors that make it hard to loose weight or to regain weight that was lost. Among these factors are:

• Family history and genes
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep

• Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and high blood pressure; accumulation of fat around midsection or disproportionate waist-hip ratio (apple shape)
• Cancer - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity raise the risk for at least 13 different malignancies, including breast, colon, kidney and pancreatic cancer.
• Visceral fat can build up around the heart and inside the liver and other organs. Fat in the liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some experts now refer to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) to emphasize the connection.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes (elevated glucose and insulin levels)
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

1. Healthier lifestyle: incorporating better eating habits, and increasing physical activity are ways to decrease or delay the risks associated with metabolic syndrome; Exercise regularly (You need to get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain healthy weight)
2. Ayurvedic medicines (approach to weight management includes dietary considerations-watching intake of sweets, dairy, fats and various herbal remedies. Guggul for lowering cholesterol and burning fat; Garcinia cambozia for suppressing appetite and aiding digestion; Garlic, ginger, cayenne, black pepper and fenugreek to help increase metabolism; use black pepper, long pepper, cayenne, ginger and hot lemon before meals to combat carbohydrate indigestion [undigested carbohydrate can lead to triglycerides])
3. Psychological counseling (emotional problems, alteration of body image, exercise monitoring)
4. Laboratory studies (TSH, Dexamethasone suppression test, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels)
5. Patient counseling (weight control measures, exercise, behavior modification and dietary compliance)
6. Avoid fad diets (non-standard dietary recommendations but popular e.g. Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Vegan Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, The Dukan Diet, The 5:2 Diet)
7. Balanced weight management program
8. Follow a healthy-eating plan (Eating Breakfast Every Day, Eat Lots of Protein, Track Your Food Intake, Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Take daily calorie counts, know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat [Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake])
9. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
10. Be consistent (Stick to Your Plan All Week Long)
11. Control Stress Levels (Get Enough Sleep)
12. Find a Support Group (Find like-minded people on internet and interact)
13. Consultation with nutritionist/dietitian
14. Be Prepared for Setbacks

Your provided health information is as tabulated below:

• Your age-group – 13 – 17 years


• Your body type – Healthy weight


• Your BMI - 18.5 - 24.9


• Family history Positive and routine blood tests Negative



• Your symptoms – Visual disturbances, Paresthesia, Lack of sleep, Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Stress, Bereavement, Emotional problems, Lack of concentration, Agitated behavior

These are factors that make it hard to loose weight or to regain weight that was lost. Among these factors are:

• Family history and genes
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep

• Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and high blood pressure; accumulation of fat around midsection or disproportionate waist-hip ratio (apple shape)
• Cancer - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity raise the risk for at least 13 different malignancies, including breast, colon, kidney and pancreatic cancer.
• Visceral fat can build up around the heart and inside the liver and other organs. Fat in the liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some experts now refer to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) to emphasize the connection.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes (elevated glucose and insulin levels)
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

1. Healthier lifestyle: incorporating better eating habits, and increasing physical activity are ways to decrease or delay the risks associated with metabolic syndrome; Exercise regularly (You need to get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain healthy weight)
2. Ayurvedic medicines (approach to weight management includes dietary considerations-watching intake of sweets, dairy, fats and various herbal remedies. Guggul for lowering cholesterol and burning fat; Garcinia cambozia for suppressing appetite and aiding digestion; Garlic, ginger, cayenne, black pepper and fenugreek to help increase metabolism; use black pepper, long pepper, cayenne, ginger and hot lemon before meals to combat carbohydrate indigestion [undigested carbohydrate can lead to triglycerides])
3. Psychological counseling (emotional problems, alteration of body image, exercise monitoring)
4. Laboratory studies (TSH, Dexamethasone suppression test, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels)
5. Patient counseling (weight control measures, exercise, behavior modification and dietary compliance)
6. Avoid fad diets (non-standard dietary recommendations but popular e.g. Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Vegan Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, The Dukan Diet, The 5:2 Diet)
7. Balanced weight management program
8. Follow a healthy-eating plan (Eating Breakfast Every Day, Eat Lots of Protein, Track Your Food Intake, Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Take daily calorie counts, know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat [Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake])
9. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
10. Be consistent (Stick to Your Plan All Week Long)
11. Control Stress Levels (Get Enough Sleep)
12. Find a Support Group (Find like-minded people on internet and interact)
13. Consultation with nutritionist/dietitian
14. Be Prepared for Setbacks

Your provided health information is as tabulated below:

• Your age-group – 13 – 17 years


• Your body type – Healthy weight


• Your BMI - 18.5 - 24.9


• Family history Positive and routine blood tests Negative



• Your symptoms – Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Urinary problems

These are factors that make it hard to loose weight or to regain weight that was lost. Among these factors are:

• Family history and genes
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep

• Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and high blood pressure; accumulation of fat around midsection or disproportionate waist-hip ratio (apple shape)
• Cancer - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity raise the risk for at least 13 different malignancies, including breast, colon, kidney and pancreatic cancer.
• Visceral fat can build up around the heart and inside the liver and other organs. Fat in the liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some experts now refer to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) to emphasize the connection.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes (elevated glucose and insulin levels)
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

1. Healthier lifestyle: incorporating better eating habits, and increasing physical activity are ways to decrease or delay the risks associated with metabolic syndrome; Exercise regularly (You need to get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain healthy weight)
2. Ayurvedic medicines (approach to weight management includes dietary considerations-watching intake of sweets, dairy, fats and various herbal remedies. Guggul for lowering cholesterol and burning fat; Garcinia cambozia for suppressing appetite and aiding digestion; Garlic, ginger, cayenne, black pepper and fenugreek to help increase metabolism; use black pepper, long pepper, cayenne, ginger and hot lemon before meals to combat carbohydrate indigestion [undigested carbohydrate can lead to triglycerides])
3. Psychological counseling (emotional problems, alteration of body image, exercise monitoring)
4. Laboratory studies (TSH, Dexamethasone suppression test, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels)
5. Patient counseling (weight control measures, exercise, behavior modification and dietary compliance)
6. Avoid fad diets (non-standard dietary recommendations but popular e.g. Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Vegan Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, The Dukan Diet, The 5:2 Diet)
7. Balanced weight management program
8. Follow a healthy-eating plan (Eating Breakfast Every Day, Eat Lots of Protein, Track Your Food Intake, Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Take daily calorie counts, know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat [Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake])
9. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
10. Be consistent (Stick to Your Plan All Week Long)
11. Control Stress Levels (Get Enough Sleep)
12. Find a Support Group (Find like-minded people on internet and interact)
13. Consultation with nutritionist/dietitian
14. Be Prepared for Setbacks

Your provided health information is as tabulated below:

• Your age-group – 13 – 17 years


• Your body type – Healthy weight


• Your BMI - 18.5 - 24.9


• Family history Positive and routine blood tests Negative



• Your symptoms – Shortness of breath, Cough, Hoarseness, Chest pain, Headache, Fever, elevated blood pressure

These are factors that make it hard to loose weight or to regain weight that was lost. Among these factors are:

• Family history and genes
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep

• Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and high blood pressure; accumulation of fat around midsection or disproportionate waist-hip ratio (apple shape)
• Cancer - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity raise the risk for at least 13 different malignancies, including breast, colon, kidney and pancreatic cancer.
• Visceral fat can build up around the heart and inside the liver and other organs. Fat in the liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some experts now refer to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) to emphasize the connection.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes (elevated glucose and insulin levels)
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

1. Healthier lifestyle: incorporating better eating habits, and increasing physical activity are ways to decrease or delay the risks associated with metabolic syndrome; Exercise regularly (You need to get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain healthy weight)
2. Ayurvedic medicines (approach to weight management includes dietary considerations-watching intake of sweets, dairy, fats and various herbal remedies. Guggul for lowering cholesterol and burning fat; Garcinia cambozia for suppressing appetite and aiding digestion; Garlic, ginger, cayenne, black pepper and fenugreek to help increase metabolism; use black pepper, long pepper, cayenne, ginger and hot lemon before meals to combat carbohydrate indigestion [undigested carbohydrate can lead to triglycerides])
3. Psychological counseling (emotional problems, alteration of body image, exercise monitoring)
4. Laboratory studies (TSH, Dexamethasone suppression test, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels)
5. Patient counseling (weight control measures, exercise, behavior modification and dietary compliance)
6. Avoid fad diets (non-standard dietary recommendations but popular e.g. Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Vegan Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, The Dukan Diet, The 5:2 Diet)
7. Balanced weight management program
8. Follow a healthy-eating plan (Eating Breakfast Every Day, Eat Lots of Protein, Track Your Food Intake, Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Take daily calorie counts, know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat [Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake])
9. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
10. Be consistent (Stick to Your Plan All Week Long)
11. Control Stress Levels (Get Enough Sleep)
12. Find a Support Group (Find like-minded people on internet and interact)
13. Consultation with nutritionist/dietitian
14. Be Prepared for Setbacks

Your provided health information is as tabulated below:

• Your age-group – 13 – 17 years


• Your body type – Healthy weight


• Your BMI - 18.5 - 24.9


• Family history Positive and routine blood tests Negative



• Your symptoms – Body ache, Back pain, Recent trauma

These are factors that make it hard to loose weight or to regain weight that was lost. Among these factors are:

• Family history and genes
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep

• Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and high blood pressure; accumulation of fat around midsection or disproportionate waist-hip ratio (apple shape)
• Cancer - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity raise the risk for at least 13 different malignancies, including breast, colon, kidney and pancreatic cancer.
• Visceral fat can build up around the heart and inside the liver and other organs. Fat in the liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some experts now refer to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) to emphasize the connection.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes (elevated glucose and insulin levels)
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

1. Healthier lifestyle: incorporating better eating habits, and increasing physical activity are ways to decrease or delay the risks associated with metabolic syndrome; Exercise regularly (You need to get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain healthy weight)
2. Ayurvedic medicines (approach to weight management includes dietary considerations-watching intake of sweets, dairy, fats and various herbal remedies. Guggul for lowering cholesterol and burning fat; Garcinia cambozia for suppressing appetite and aiding digestion; Garlic, ginger, cayenne, black pepper and fenugreek to help increase metabolism; use black pepper, long pepper, cayenne, ginger and hot lemon before meals to combat carbohydrate indigestion [undigested carbohydrate can lead to triglycerides])
3. Psychological counseling (emotional problems, alteration of body image, exercise monitoring)
4. Laboratory studies (TSH, Dexamethasone suppression test, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels)
5. Patient counseling (weight control measures, exercise, behavior modification and dietary compliance)
6. Avoid fad diets (non-standard dietary recommendations but popular e.g. Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Vegan Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, The Dukan Diet, The 5:2 Diet)
7. Balanced weight management program
8. Follow a healthy-eating plan (Eating Breakfast Every Day, Eat Lots of Protein, Track Your Food Intake, Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Take daily calorie counts, know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat [Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake])
9. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
10. Be consistent (Stick to Your Plan All Week Long)
11. Control Stress Levels (Get Enough Sleep)
12. Find a Support Group (Find like-minded people on internet and interact)
13. Consultation with nutritionist/dietitian
14. Be Prepared for Setbacks

Your provided health information is as tabulated below:

• Your age-group – 13 – 17 years


• Your body type – Healthy weight


• Your BMI - 18.5 - 24.9


• Family history Positive and routine blood tests Negative



• Your symptoms – Illicit drug use, Alcoholism

These are factors that make it hard to loose weight or to regain weight that was lost. Among these factors are:

• Family history and genes
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep

• Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and high blood pressure; accumulation of fat around midsection or disproportionate waist-hip ratio (apple shape)
• Cancer - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity raise the risk for at least 13 different malignancies, including breast, colon, kidney and pancreatic cancer.
• Visceral fat can build up around the heart and inside the liver and other organs. Fat in the liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some experts now refer to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) to emphasize the connection.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes (elevated glucose and insulin levels)
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

1. Healthier lifestyle: incorporating better eating habits, and increasing physical activity are ways to decrease or delay the risks associated with metabolic syndrome; Exercise regularly (You need to get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain healthy weight)
2. Ayurvedic medicines (approach to weight management includes dietary considerations-watching intake of sweets, dairy, fats and various herbal remedies. Guggul for lowering cholesterol and burning fat; Garcinia cambozia for suppressing appetite and aiding digestion; Garlic, ginger, cayenne, black pepper and fenugreek to help increase metabolism; use black pepper, long pepper, cayenne, ginger and hot lemon before meals to combat carbohydrate indigestion [undigested carbohydrate can lead to triglycerides])
3. Psychological counseling (emotional problems, alteration of body image, exercise monitoring)
4. Laboratory studies (TSH, Dexamethasone suppression test, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels)
5. Patient counseling (weight control measures, exercise, behavior modification and dietary compliance)
6. Avoid fad diets (non-standard dietary recommendations but popular e.g. Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Vegan Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, The Dukan Diet, The 5:2 Diet)
7. Balanced weight management program
8. Follow a healthy-eating plan (Eating Breakfast Every Day, Eat Lots of Protein, Track Your Food Intake, Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Take daily calorie counts, know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat [Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake])
9. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
10. Be consistent (Stick to Your Plan All Week Long)
11. Control Stress Levels (Get Enough Sleep)
12. Find a Support Group (Find like-minded people on internet and interact)
13. Consultation with nutritionist/dietitian
14. Be Prepared for Setbacks

Your provided health information is as tabulated below:

• Your age-group – 13 – 17 years


• Your body type – Healthy weight


• Your BMI - 18.5 - 24.9


• Family history Positive and routine blood tests Negative



• Your symptoms – Toothache, Gum infections, Loss of teeth

These are factors that make it hard to loose weight or to regain weight that was lost. Among these factors are:

• Family history and genes
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep

• Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and high blood pressure; accumulation of fat around midsection or disproportionate waist-hip ratio (apple shape)
• Cancer - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity raise the risk for at least 13 different malignancies, including breast, colon, kidney and pancreatic cancer.
• Visceral fat can build up around the heart and inside the liver and other organs. Fat in the liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some experts now refer to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) to emphasize the connection.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes (elevated glucose and insulin levels)
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

1. Healthier lifestyle: incorporating better eating habits, and increasing physical activity are ways to decrease or delay the risks associated with metabolic syndrome; Exercise regularly (You need to get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain healthy weight)
2. Ayurvedic medicines (approach to weight management includes dietary considerations-watching intake of sweets, dairy, fats and various herbal remedies. Guggul for lowering cholesterol and burning fat; Garcinia cambozia for suppressing appetite and aiding digestion; Garlic, ginger, cayenne, black pepper and fenugreek to help increase metabolism; use black pepper, long pepper, cayenne, ginger and hot lemon before meals to combat carbohydrate indigestion [undigested carbohydrate can lead to triglycerides])
3. Psychological counseling (emotional problems, alteration of body image, exercise monitoring)
4. Laboratory studies (TSH, Dexamethasone suppression test, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels)
5. Patient counseling (weight control measures, exercise, behavior modification and dietary compliance)
6. Avoid fad diets (non-standard dietary recommendations but popular e.g. Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Vegan Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, The Dukan Diet, The 5:2 Diet)
7. Balanced weight management program
8. Follow a healthy-eating plan (Eating Breakfast Every Day, Eat Lots of Protein, Track Your Food Intake, Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Take daily calorie counts, know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat [Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake])
9. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
10. Be consistent (Stick to Your Plan All Week Long)
11. Control Stress Levels (Get Enough Sleep)
12. Find a Support Group (Find like-minded people on internet and interact)
13. Consultation with nutritionist/dietitian
14. Be Prepared for Setbacks

Your provided health information is as tabulated below:

• Your age-group – 13 – 17 years


• Your body type – Healthy weight


• Your BMI - 18.5 - 24.9


• Family history Positive and routine blood tests Negative



• Your symptoms – None of the above

These are factors that make it hard to loose weight or to regain weight that was lost. Among these factors are:

• Family history and genes
• Race or ethnicity
• Age
• Sex
• Eating and physical activity habits
• Where you live, work, play, and worship
• Family habits and culture
• Not enough sleep

• Metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels and high blood pressure; accumulation of fat around midsection or disproportionate waist-hip ratio (apple shape)
• Cancer - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overweight and obesity raise the risk for at least 13 different malignancies, including breast, colon, kidney and pancreatic cancer.
• Visceral fat can build up around the heart and inside the liver and other organs. Fat in the liver can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some experts now refer to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) to emphasize the connection.
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
• Type 2 diabetes (elevated glucose and insulin levels)
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

1. Healthier lifestyle: incorporating better eating habits, and increasing physical activity are ways to decrease or delay the risks associated with metabolic syndrome; Exercise regularly (You need to get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to maintain healthy weight)
2. Ayurvedic medicines (approach to weight management includes dietary considerations-watching intake of sweets, dairy, fats and various herbal remedies. Guggul for lowering cholesterol and burning fat; Garcinia cambozia for suppressing appetite and aiding digestion; Garlic, ginger, cayenne, black pepper and fenugreek to help increase metabolism; use black pepper, long pepper, cayenne, ginger and hot lemon before meals to combat carbohydrate indigestion [undigested carbohydrate can lead to triglycerides])
3. Psychological counseling (emotional problems, alteration of body image, exercise monitoring)
4. Laboratory studies (TSH, Dexamethasone suppression test, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels)
5. Patient counseling (weight control measures, exercise, behavior modification and dietary compliance)
6. Avoid fad diets (non-standard dietary recommendations but popular e.g. Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, Vegan Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Paleo Diet, The Zone Diet, The Dukan Diet, The 5:2 Diet)
7. Balanced weight management program
8. Follow a healthy-eating plan (Eating Breakfast Every Day, Eat Lots of Protein, Track Your Food Intake, Eat Plenty of Vegetables, Take daily calorie counts, know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat [Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake])
9. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
10. Be consistent (Stick to Your Plan All Week Long)
11. Control Stress Levels (Get Enough Sleep)
12. Find a Support Group (Find like-minded people on internet and interact)
13. Consultation with nutritionist/dietitian
14. Be Prepared for Setbacks