ClinicalWeight Loss System“Medically Reviewed, Professionally Run” : ClinicalWeight Loss System“Medically Reviewed, Professionally Run”
Obesity is defined by “Body Mass Index” (BMI). : Obesity is defined by “Body Mass Index” (BMI). BMI is the ratio between your weight and height.
Weight (kg) / Height2 (m)
For the weight loss market, BMI is the preferred body composition assessment and a good indication of health.
According to the National Institutes of Health, anyone with a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese.
Body Mass Index Scale (BMI) : Body Mass Index Scale (BMI) <18.5 Underweight
18.5-24.9 Acceptable
25-29.9 Overweight
>30 Obese
Class 1 30-34.9
Class 2 35-39.9
Class 3 >40.0 (Morbidly Obese)
Average American = 27-28 (NIH, 2002)
The OBESITY Epidemic : The OBESITY Epidemic Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults
Center For Disease Control
CDC Source: Mokdad A H, et al. J Am Med Assoc 1999;282:16, 2001;286:10.
1985 : 1985
1994 : 1994
1999 : 1999
2001 : 2001
Conclusions : Conclusions 64.5% of all Americans are either significantly overweight or obese.
(North American Association for the Study on Obesity, 2002)
More than 62 million overweight individuals are currently “dieting”.
(American Dietetic Association 2001)
The Obesity epidemic is a result of Lifestyle changes : The Obesity epidemic is a result of Lifestyle changes Decreasing activity…
Increased access to food…
The statistics are staggering… : The statistics are staggering… Being overweight/obese is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
300,000 deaths per year are directly attributable to being overweight or obese.
Obesity is the key risk factor in nine diseases: : Obesity is the key risk factor in nine diseases: Cardiovascular Diseases
Metabolic Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Genitourinary Diseases
Breast Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Psychological Disorders
The Cost… : The Cost… 100 Billion Dollars + will be spent this year medically treating these diseases.
Clinical Weight Loss System“Medically Reviewed, Professionally Run” : Clinical Weight Loss System“Medically Reviewed, Professionally Run” Who are the program providers
What is the program
How will the program be administered
Slide 15 : Established 1995
Providers of exercise and nutritional services on an individualized basis – through scientific, research-based applications of therapeutic exercise, nutrition and assessments
Unique through the provision of services with professionalism and integrity
Clinical Weight Loss System“Medically Reviewed, Professionally Run” : Clinical Weight Loss System“Medically Reviewed, Professionally Run” Complies with American Heart Association Guidelines for Weight Loss programs
Precursor to surgery
Individually based
Incorporates a medical screening
Incorporates metabolic testing
Incorporates nutrition program
Utilizes Registered Dietitians, Certified Fitness Trainers, Motivation Coaches and Physical Therapists
American Heart Association Guidelines : American Heart Association Guidelines Informed Consent
Patient Workbook
Individualized Nutrition Plan
Individualized Exercise Plan
Nutritional Education
Medical Monitoring
Evaluation
Individually Based : Individually Based Medical Screening
Metabolic Test
Individualized Nutrition Plan
Individualized Exercise Plan
Medical Screening : Medical Screening Each patient must be referred by a physician as a result of a medical examination
Each patient must be able to walk continuously for 5 minutes
Each patient must be able to climb 1 flight of stairs
Metabolic Testing : Metabolic Testing Resting Metabolic Rate
Metabolic Profile
Body Composition
Exercise Prescription
Nutrition : Nutrition Registered Dietitian
Nutrition Prescription
Nutritional Education
Weekly Nutritional Sessions
Exercise Programming : Exercise Programming Metabolic Test
Heart Rate Zones
Certified Fitness Trainers
Assessments
Behavioral Modification : Behavioral Modification Barriers to Weight Loss
Intimidation
Fear of Failure
Anxiety
Overcoming Barriers
Problem Recognition
Professional Counseling
Group Support
Experiencing Success