Approach to Weight Management in GI Practice (GI & Hepatology News)

Obesity now intersects with nearly every GI condition—from MAFLD-driven cirrhosis and increased cancer risk to tougher IBD surgeries and lower screening uptake. Dr. Kelly lays out a practical, stigma-free framework for making weight care core to GI practice: start with a thoughtful weight history (sleep, meds, disordered eating, OSA risk), use patient-first language, and assess adiposity beyond BMI (with lower cutoffs for Asian patients).