All this information is not enough data to assess the health risks related to excess body fat in all patients’ cases. Weight loss may not be the best for every patient (Kevin D. Hall, PhD, and Scott Kahan, M.D., MPH). Some might just need weight maintenance or some patients with a low BMI might even be at greater risk of health issues than those with a high BMI with illnesses such as hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, etc. The focus will be on the high BMI at this time. Sometimes patients get stigmatized regarding their weight. They may experience prejudice, negative attitudes, or even discrimination from other people, sometimes their healthcare providers. And that can make patients experience negative stigma, such as the increased risk of depression, lowering their self-esteem, stress, eating disorders, and social isolation.

According to research done at the Mayo Clinic, during pregnancy, it is important to be aware of the potential risks that come with being overweight or obese. Research has shown that pregnant women who are overweight have a higher likelihood of developing health problems such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and high blood pressure. These complications can lead to a c-section (caesarean section) delivery and pose risks during surgery and anesthesia. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that losing the weight gained during pregnancy can be challenging, and many women may even gain more weight during the breastfeeding period. Therefore, it is essential to prioritize healthy habits and maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy to reduce the risk of health complications (“Pregnancy”).

According to an Obesity Prevention source, the campaign for obesity prevention is a sum up of expert research from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Based on recent research on children, adding up clinical interventions to community implementation can help children adapt to changes but it does not help in “sizable improvement in weight”. “Randomized controlled trial to improve primary care to prevent and manage childhood obesity: the high five for kids’ study”. (Elsie M. Taveras, et al.)

 To understand what happens at the interpersonal level of healthcare facilities regarding consultations for people living with obesity, Luig argues that research has been conducted by directly observing consultations done by healthcare providers. The research was based on a one-on-one consultation between patients and healthcare providers, about their weight and the effects it has on the patients, and solutions were given to help improve their quality of life.

Nutritionists also recognize the importance of addressing weight management issues. According to an intriguing study published on PubMed Central that explored the effectiveness of a healthcare program called 5 As Team (Jodie Asselin, PhD et al.), this program, has been used by healthcare providers in the Primary Care Network to help patients manage their weight and prevent obesity. The study found that the program has been successful in providing patients with tailored support to improve their weight, while also giving healthcare providers the tools to better assist their patients in weight management. The study also highlighted that patients living with obesity were seeking a program that was specifically tailored to their needs, while healthcare providers were looking for ways to improve their patients’ weight management.