The Beat Executive Series: The Mystery of Obesity with Dr. Rekha Kumar
About Rekha Kumar:
Dr. Rekha Kumar is a globally recognized leader in the field of Obesity Medicine, currently holding the position of Chief Medical Officer at Found, a weight care platform. With a past role as the medical director of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Dr. Kumar has shared her insights on the international stage regarding the medical evaluation and treatment of obesity.
Contributing significantly to her field, she has authored various papers and textbook chapters and serves as an Associate Editor for the Obesity Journal. Her expertise extends to diverse topics, including the clinical assessment of patients with obesity and metabolic syndrome, the impact of obesity on reproductive health and fertility, and thyroid disease.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Kumar has actively participated in global health initiatives, exploring the landscape of metabolic diseases in countries like India, China, and Tanzania. She is a valued member of the board of advisors for the Duke Global Health Institute and holds Board Certifications in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, and Obesity Medicine.
Things You’ll Learn:
- Obesity is a heterogeneous disease. What works for one person may not work for another.
- Found's outcomes boast a 90% success rate, with patients achieving a 10% body weight loss in one year.
- Research says 40% of adults and 20% of children have obesity. The US obesity treatment market is about $15 billion. The US weight loss market is about 160 billion.
- There’s a biological component to obesity; it’s not just willpower, diet, and exercise.
- The root cause of each person’s weight gain can be vastly different.
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