Weight Wellness Day

Weight Wellness Day (WWD) is a free community event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at UT Southwestern Medical Center. It is open to UT Southwestern employees, patients, family members, and friends. There is no cost to attend, and lunch will be provided. Registration is requested.

UT Southwestern physicians, researchers, advanced practice providers, and nurses will lead talks during WWD 2024. Attendees also can speak informally with experts at information stations. Numerous medical discoveries and facts will be explored, such as:

collage of fruits, vegetables, almonds, hand weights, and supplements scattered about atop a wooden surface

Why obesity is a chronic disease, not a lifestyle choice
The definition of a healthy weight and the impact of individual factors
Pros and cons of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and other incretin-based therapies, including their long-term effects
Alternatives to popular weight-loss medications
Bariatric surgery from procedures available to what to expect
Practical tips for choosing and preparing delicious food to help maintain a healthy weight, along with a cooking demonstration

Weight Wellness Day is sponsored by the UT Southwestern Nutrition and Obesity Research Center (NORC).