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Solutions for Primary Care Physicians Overweight and obesity are growing public health problems that affect 97 million American adults-55% of the adult population. TV and radio ads constantly promote quick fixes and gimmicks for fast, easy weight loss. As a whole, these claims are exaggerated and often very unhealthy. With so many people seeking help losing weight, why aren't more turning to their primary care physician? Some claim it never occurred to them, others fear outdated methods. With REEVUE from Korr, primary care physicians can attract patients with exciting new technology, while using solid medical data to customize a weight loss plan for them. All physicians understand that the key to successful weight loss is to consume less calories than are burned. In the past, it was difficult to know how many calories a patient burned in a day. With REEVUE, it is easy for any physician in any practice to quickly and easily measure metabolic rate based on a simple 10 minute breath test. The data provided by this system can be used as the basis for a precise weight loss plan designed precisely for each patient. Many primary care physicians already offer weight loss advice and treatment as part of their practice. A survey of 525 OB/GYNs published in 2001 found that 81.5% of OB/GYN specialists considered weight management to be an important part of their practice and that 36.4% of respondents had prescribed medication for weight loss. (1) For these physicians, metabolic testing can increase the effectiveness of existing programs by providing baseline assessments, as well as periodic retests to determine the effect of dieting on a patient’s metabolism. (1) Power ML, Holzman GB, Schulkin J, Obstetricians
and Gynecologists’ Views on the Health Risks of Obesity, Journal
of Reproductive Medicine 2001 Nov;46(11):941-946)
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