Weight Management Library
Evidence-based medical weight management terms explained by Dr Joseph Wang
Bariatric Surgery
Surgical procedures that alter the digestive system to promote weight loss.
Read more →Basal Metabolic Rate
Calories your body burns at complete rest — the foundation of energy expenditure.
Read more →Binge Eating Disorder
A serious eating disorder involving recurrent episodes of uncontrolled overeating.
Read more →BMI
Body Mass Index — a screening tool using height and weight to assess weight status.
Read more →Body Composition Analysis
Measurement of body fat percentage, muscle mass, and distribution.
Read more →Body Fat Percentage
Body fat percentage measures the proportion of body weight from fat, providing a more accurate health picture than BMI alone.
Read more →Caloric Deficit
Consuming fewer calories than your body burns, the foundation of weight loss.
Read more →Cardiovascular Disease
Heart and blood vessel disease — the leading cause of obesity-related death.
Read more →Cortisol
Cortisol is the body's primary stress hormone, and chronically elevated levels can promote belly fat storage and increased appetite.
Read more →Emotional Eating
Using food to cope with emotions rather than physical hunger.
Read more →Exercise Physiology
How physical activity affects body weight, metabolism, and health.
Read more →Fatty Liver Disease
Accumulation of fat in liver cells, strongly associated with obesity.
Read more →Gastric Balloon
A non-surgical weight loss procedure placing a soft balloon in the stomach.
Read more →GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
A class of medications that mimic the GLP-1 hormone to regulate appetite and blood sugar.
Read more →Gout
Gout is a painful arthritic condition linked to high uric acid, and weight loss can significantly reduce the frequency of attacks.
Read more →Health Screening
Comprehensive medical check-up to assess weight-related health risks.
Read more →Hypertension
High blood pressure — a common condition often linked to excess weight.
Read more →Insulin Resistance
A condition where cells do not respond well to insulin, driving weight gain.
Read more →Intermittent Fasting
An eating pattern cycling between periods of eating and fasting.
Read more →Liposuction
Liposuction is a cosmetic fat-removal procedure for body contouring — not a weight-loss treatment or obesity solution.
Read more →Macronutrients
The three main nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats — all essential for health.
Read more →Metabolic Adaptation
The body's natural slowing of metabolism in response to weight loss.
Read more →Metabolic Syndrome
A cluster of conditions that increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Read more →Metformin
Metformin is a diabetes medication that can support modest weight loss by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing liver sugar production.
Read more →Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is the practice of paying full attention to eating experiences to recognise hunger cues and break emotional eating patterns.
Read more →Obesity
A chronic medical condition defined by excessive body fat that increases health risks.
Read more →Osteoarthritis
Joint degeneration worsened by excess weight, particularly in knees and hips.
Read more →Panbesy
A prescription appetite suppressant used for short-term weight management under medical supervision.
Read more →PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome — a hormonal disorder common in women, linked to weight.
Read more →Phentermine
Phentermine is a short-term prescription appetite suppressant used alongside diet and exercise for medically supervised weight loss.
Read more →Satiety
Satiety is the feeling of fullness after eating that helps control appetite — influenced by protein, fibre, and food volume.
Read more →Semaglutide
A GLP-1 receptor agonist medication used for weight management and type 2 diabetes.
Read more →Sleep Apnoea
A sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts, often linked to obesity.
Read more →Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy is a weight-loss surgery that removes about 80% of the stomach, reducing food intake and hunger hormone production.
Read more →Stress Management
Stress management is the practice of controlling stress responses that can trigger weight gain through emotional eating and hormonal changes.
Read more →Type 2 Diabetes
A metabolic disorder where the body cannot effectively use insulin, often linked to weight.
Read more →Waist-Hip Ratio
A measure of fat distribution — central obesity indicates higher health risk.
Read more →Xenical (Orlistat)
A lipase inhibitor that blocks dietary fat absorption for weight management.
Read more →This library is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult Dr Joseph Wang or a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Accord Medical Clinic Singapore is an MOH-registered medical clinic in Singapore.