Billings Clinic's medical weight management program,
called Weight Smart, is based on clinical evidence and
the four pillars of weight management: nutrition, physical
activity, behavior modification, and metabolism.
"Medical weight management can mean many different
things," said Daen Scott, APRN, FNP, with the Billings
Clinic Metabolism Center. "For some, it's a last effort to lose
weight without surgery. For some, it's extra support on their
journey. For others, it means managing other health condi-
tions that are causing or worsened by increased weight"
Weight Smart is a 6 to 7 month program that includes
frequent visits with a physician or nurse practitioner, regis-
tered dietitian, certified personal trainer and licensed clini-
cal social worker. e program is designed for patients with
a BMI greater than 30 who are ready for life-style changes.
Patients will need to check with their insurance provider to
make sure they have coverage for weight management or a
self-pay option is available. More information is available
at billlingsclinic.com/metabolism or by calling 406-238-
2500 and asking for the Metabolism Center.
A modest weight loss of 5% to 7% can produce significant
health benefits. Weight loss should not be about pants size
but rather about your health.
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