What do hospital weight management programs typically include?
Hospital weight management programs often last 12 to 14 weeks and focus on nutrition education, behavior modification, exercise and more. Professionals such as nutritionists, exercise specialists and counselors are often involved. Monitoring will often take place before, after and sometimes in the middle of a program and may include tracking blood pressure, heart rate, weight and other factors. Program costs may range from $150 to $1,300.
