14 Talking to Your Healthcare Provider
Sample Questions for You to Ask Your Healthcare Provider
Asking questions and being proactive during your first appointment is the best way to understand
your weight and improve your health. Here are some sample questions:
1. What is my current weight?
2. What is my height?
3. What is my Body Mass Index (BMI)?
4. What does my BMI measurement mean?
5. Are you formally diagnosing me with obesity?
6. What is a healthy weight for someone of my gender and height?
7. What conditions am I at risk for because of my weight?
8. Is weight affecting any conditions I currently have (if any)?
9. Could a health problem I currently have be affecting my weight?
10. Do I need to have blood work done? What information will that provide?
11. Will my blood work improve if I lose weight?
12. How will losing weight impact my health?
13. How do I start getting control of my weight?
14. How often should I monitor my weight/weigh myself?
15. Should I see a dietitian to help me lose weight?
16. Based on my fitness level, what types of exercise would be best for me to start with?
17. Why is it hard to control my weight?
18. Why is it important to address my weight now, rather than later?
19. What should my goal weight be?
20. How long should it take to reach my goal?
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