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Weight Loss - Types and Health BenefitsClinical weight loss programThis type of program is usually provided in a health-care setting, such as a clinic or hospital and it is supervised by licensed health professionals, such as physicians, nurses, dietitians, and/or psychologists. Clinical weight loss programs may offer various services such as nutrition education, behavior change therapy, medical care, with or without weight loss drug treatment. A clinical program is the best option for people who are seriously overweight or obese.Non-clinical weight loss programA non-clinical program do not suppose the direct involvement of licensed health professionals. It may be commercially operated, such as a privately owned weight-loss chain. You can follow a program on your own just by using a counselor, website, book or weight-loss product. This type of program not provided in a health-care setting, but you can join other people in a worksite program, support group or community-based program. Non-clinical weight-loss programs may require you to use certain program's foods or supplements.Health benefits of weight lossDiabetes is one of major diseases and it is the one most clearly linked to overweight. Statistics show that of the 11 million Americans suffering from diabetes, 90 percent have non-insulin-dependent (Type II) diabetes - precisely the type most closely associated with excess weight. While there's some debate over whether overweight is a risk factor in cancer, may studies have found a clear relationship between certain types of cancer (such as breast, prostate, colon and other) and a high-fat diet, which generally leads to overweight as well. In Japan, where until recently fat intake was far lower than North America or Europe, the incidence of breast and prostate cancer was also far low.
Latest news related to obesity and weight lossThink 'light' coloured olive oil is lighter in calorie content or eating carbs can give love handles? Well, in that case, you need a reality check, for all these notions are mere myths, say two Sydney based dieticians. [ read full article ] In the first study of its kind, using sophisticated methods to measure body composition, the nationally known commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, was compared to gym membership programs to find out which method wins in the game of good health. [ read full article ] People who were already overweight in adolescence (14-19 years old) have an increased mortality rate from a range of chronic diseases as adults; endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, colon cancer and respiratory diseases. There were also many cases of sudden death in this group. [ read full article ] NOTE: Issues on this site regarding men's health and their concerns, are provided for information only, and are not meant to substitute for the advice of your own physician or other medical professional. Weightloss-Report.org does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment. |
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