Great Tasting Meal Replacement

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Medical NEWS
Childhood Obesity In The USA Would Be Reversed If Fast Food TV Advertising Were Banned, Says Study
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 PST
A ban on fast food advertisements in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, according to a new study being published this month in the Journal of Law and Economics. The study also reports that eliminating the tax deductibility associated with television advertising would result in a reduction of childhood obesity, though in smaller numbers.
The Government's Obesity Strategy, More Of The Same Rhetoric - British Medical Journal
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
Nigel Hawkes chronicles a decade of the UK Government's attempts to tackle obesity, including its latest bid to turn the tide on obesity "which is so smothered in jargon" that it is hard to understand. He says: "The danger of wrapping an issue such as obesity up in the language of sociology and systems analysis is that it all begins to seem impossibly complicated.
Implementing A Ban On Fast Food TV Advertising Would Reverse Childhood Obesity Trends
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
A ban on fast food advertisements in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, according to a new study being published this month in the Journal of Law and Economics. The study also reports that eliminating the tax deductibility associated with television advertising would result in a reduction of childhood obesity, though in smaller numbers.
Improving Your Fitness And Environmental Impact With Support And Encouragement From Your Cell Phone
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
Planning on gobbling a few extra treats this holiday season? Soon, your cell phone may be able to help you maintain your exercise routine and keep the pounds off over winter months, without your having to lift a finger to keep track. Researchers at the University of Washington and Intel have created two new cell phone applications, dubbed UbiFit and UbiGreen, to automatically track workouts and green transportation.
Peripheral Fat Breakdown Undermined By Bad Cholesterol
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:00:00 PST
The so called bad cholesterol (LDL) inhibits the breakdown of fat in cells of peripheral deposits, according to a study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The discovery reveals a novel function of LDL as a regulator of fat turnover besides its well-established detrimental effects in promoting atherosclerosis. The study, which is a collaboration of two research groups at Karolinska Institutet, is published in the open-access journal PLoS ONE.

Proven Results

Unlike fad diets, the OPTIFAST program has been proven effective in more than 80 clinical studies and by more than 1 million people who have participated in the program since 1974.

OPTIFAST succeeds because it treats the whole you - not just your weight. It combines support and counseling, comprehensive lifestyle education and medical monitoring with a great-tasting meal replacement to help people lose weight and significantly reduce weight-related health risks. One study of 20,000 patients showed:

References

Five-year follow-up studies show that over 50% of people who complete the OPTIFAST Program keep enough weight off to improve their health long term. What's the secret? Participants say it's because OPTIFAST isn't just a diet - it's a community that provides ongoing support during and long after weight loss.

Great Tasting Meal Replacement

The well-documented weight loss success of the OPTIFAST Program is based on the use of meal replacements during the active weight loss phase of the program. The benefits include:

High-quality, complete nutrition
Pre-portioned and calorie-controlled servings
Quick and simple preparation
Freedom from having to make food choices

Some people are skeptical about their ability to follow such a diet, but adjusting to full meal replacement typically only takes about one week. Afterward, many patients report they feel more energetic than they have for a long time.

Positive change can occur quickly. In addition to losing weight, you will improve your health, learn new, healthier eating and activity skills so that when you return to self-prepared foods, you are better equipped to manage your weight long term.

Medically Monitored Weight-Loss

The OPTIFAST Program includes ongoing medical monitoring to assess your progress towards better health, and that the doses of any medications you are taking and/or the calorie level of your diet are adjusted as you lose weight.

Medical monitoring includes:

A thorough preliminary medical examination and any necessary lab tests to determine your health status and rule out any risk factors.
A personalized weight loss plan, based on your health status and weight loss goals.
Continued guidance and medical monitoring of your progress, health, and wellbeing throughout the course of treatment.
Communication with your primary care physician, as necessary.

The OPTIFAST Program has worked with the top experts in the obesity field since 1974 and regularly shares the latest developments and research with all our clinics.

Healthy Active Living

The OPTIFAST program goes way beyond the typical diet. To help ensure your long-term success, OPTIFAST clinics provide personal support and lifestyle education throughout the program. Some of the features include:

One-on-one counseling sessions with a physician, registered dietitian, or lifestyle counselor.
Small group discussions led by a health care professional.
Peer support from current and past OPTIFAST participants.
Educational materials created especially for OPTIFAST patients.
Customized activity plans appropriate to your fitness level and schedule.

OPTIFAST health care professionals understand the challenges overweight individuals face as they become active. That's why they partner with you to make the transition to healthy, active living.