Weight Management
Henry Ford Weight Management Program
Locations:
Henry Ford Medical Center- Second Avenue: (313) 972-1919
Henry Ford Medical Center- Livonia: (734) 523-8601
Center for Weight Management- Seville: (586) 323-4800
Center for Weight Management- Wyandotte: (734) 285-7420 ext. 2
West Bloomfield Hospital: (248) 325-1355 ext. 2
www.henryford.com/services/weight-loss/weight-management
At Henry Ford Health System, we believe in a team approach, which is why our weight management program includes an expert team of dieticians, exercise physiologists, your doctor, behavioral health specialists and you. We offer group and individualized options, as well as a variety of dietary plans to best fit your needs and goals.
Program Philosophy: There are many factors that contribute to excess weight beyond simply eating too much and not exercising. This is why at the Henry Ford Weight Management Program we take a holistic approach to weight loss. We call this approach the Five Pillars to a Healthy Lifestyle. The five pillars include: Healthy Nutrition, Physical Activity, Mind Matters, Healthy Environments, and Accountability.
Program components:
- Free information session
- Individual weight loss options utilizing whole food or meal replacement plans
- Regular group or individual appointments with a weight management expert who will provide accountability, coaching, education and support
Body Composition Analysis
Body composition assessment helps professional and college athletes, exercise enthusiasts, individuals trying to lose and gain weight, and others improve their performance and support weight management. Analysis includes:
- BodPod Device to measure Percent Body Fat, Lean Body Weight, Waist Circumference, and estimate of Resting Metabolic Rate.
- Consultation with a clinical exercise physiologist to help you understand your body composition and recommend strategies for healthy lifestyle and/or exercise training.