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PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY: WEIGHT LOSS GOALS

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY: WEIGHT LOSS GOALS

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There is strong evidence that weight loss in overweight and obese individuals decreases their risk of diseases, such as heart conditions and diabetes. The general goals of weight loss and management are to reduce body weight, prevent further weight gain, and maintain a lower body weight over the long term. The initial goal of weight loss in an obese person should be to lose 10% of total body weight, which is manageable for most obese individuals. Once achieved, the 10% weight loss is often easy to maintain. For example, a 300-pound (136-kg) The Obesity Epidemic 17 person should initially strive to lose 30 pounds (66 kg). This  weight loss should occur over approximately six months.

The target should be lose ½ to 2 lbs (0.2 to 1 kg) per week to
achieve the initial weight loss goal over six months. Studies have proven that this seemingly small amount of weight loss can have a substantial effect on lowering the risk of developing or worsening diabetes and heart disease. After six months, tactics to maintain weight loss should be put into place. If more weight loss is needed, another attempt at weight reduction can be made. Adults should work to attain a BMI lower than 25 kg/m2. Any additional decrease in BMI, however, will reduce the overall health risks. It is best for individuals to consult their doctor or health-care professional before embarking on any weight loss plan.

STRATEGIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND WEIGHT MAINTENANCE

This chapter has focused mainly on the statistics and health risks related to obesity and overweight. General approaches to
weight loss include changing the diet and getting more exercise. Watching portion size is one of the first strategies a person can adopt to help reach a weight--loss goal.

Also available for people looking to lose weight is a wide variety of reduced-fat and low-calorie foods. Like other foods, these products must be eaten in moderation, but they offer an option that can easily be substituted into a person’s everyday diet. Finally, simple behavioral changes can help a person lose weight.Walking up a flight of stairs instead of using the elevator is exercise that can easily be incorporated into a person’s daily routine. There are many other ways that weight loss can occur; some of these strategies will be discussed in greater detail in later chapters.
WHEN ARE DIET PILLS RECOMMENDED?
The question of when and how diet pills should be used will be examined in later chapters. Overall, in carefully selected
18 DIET PILLS patients, a doctor may prescribe appropriate drugs to be used in conjunction with diet and exercise to achieve weight loss. The only drugs recommended for use by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) are those that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ((FDA).

FDA-approved drugs have been studied and determined to be safe and effective for some, but not all, people. These drugs and the selection process will be discussed in more detail in the site . According to the NHLBI, people who are appropriate candidates and should consider taking diet pills are adults with a BMI of greater than 30 kg/m2 or those with a BMI of higher than 27 kg/m2 who have health problems related to being overweight. Diet pills, like any other medication, have risks associated with their use. Therefore, diet pills should only be used by people who are at high risk of developing weight-related health problems. For people who are obese or overweight, the benefits of weight loss are generally greater than the risks associated with taking diet pills. Several diet pills have been studied for use in children; however, doctors only recommend using them in extreme situations.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established
guidelines on the use of diet pills. These guidelines are used by health-care practitioners both within and outside the United
States. The information contained in these guidelines helps to determine who should and should not use weight loss medications. This is important because people who use diet pills inappropriately risk potentially devastating effects on their health.

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