Medical Weight Loss Programs Help Achieve Long-Term Weight Loss

According to the Journal of American Medicine, more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese. "Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death." Despite new school lunch and physical activity programs ("Let's Move!") childhood obesity remains high. The cost to treat obesity next year is expected to be 190 billion dollars.

Obesity is a condition of being extremely overweight, as measured by having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It can cause high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and other ailments. Obesity is now recognized as a disease by the American Medical Association (AMA). Recent studies show one-third of Americans are obese, while another third are overweight. Diabetes rates have doubled in the past few decades, and are expected to reach as high as 40%-50% in a few years.

Family physicians are the first line of defense against obesity. But many doctors lack training in obesity treatment. Doctors voice concern they are not adequately compensated to treat obesity. In addition, some doctors may have negative stereotypes of obese people, and view them as unwilling or uncooperative.

New medical weight loss programs like California Medical Weight Loss (in California, Texas and Florida) provide specialized help in weight loss. A combination of very low-calorie diet, supplements and appetite suppressants helps patients achieve quick weight loss comfortably.

California Medical Weight Management's three-step system eases transitions patients into healthy eating habits and provides long-term maintenance support. Studies have shown that long-term support and accountability help patients maintain their weight loss.

To learn more about medical weight loss, and schedule a free consultation in your area, visit California Medical Weight Management.