Fore-runners in Bariatric Medicine and Research
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| Lisa Harris, M.D. |
The OPTIFAST® ProgramObesityOne of the biggest health stories of the year has been the rise in obesity in the U.S. Experts predict that, as more obese children become obese adults, diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes will dramatically increase. Our center is committed to fighting this public health crisis. The OPTIFAST Program is designed to treat people with a body mass index of 30 or higher or those with a BMI of 25+ who have other medical problems related to excess weight. Am I A Candidate?To determine if you are a candidate for the OPTIFAST program, use our calculator to measure your BMI. Weight loss is not always experienced with a balanced diet. Studies have found that may people who use self-prepared foods have difficulty measuring and recording food intake accurately. Research also shows that a greater variety of foods available on a diet encourages more snacking and increases calorie intake. In order to provide an effective, easy-to-manage weight loss program, OPTIFAST offers precise calorie control, pre-portioned serving sizes, balanced nutrition, and simple preparation. OPTIFAST has been used in the treatment of over a million patients worldwide since 1974. As a meal alternative, it provides needed nutrition in a variety of flavored drinks, soups and bars and offers an easy way to count calories. This reduce the hassles of shopping for and preparing food. Medical studies have shown that patients using OPTIFAST as a complete meal replacement have an average weight loss of 51.9 lbs. over the course of a 20-week program, a 12% average decrease in cholesterol, a 12% average decrease in blood sugar levels and a 10% average decrease in blood pressure. OPTIFAST ProgramThe OPTIFAST Program is designed to help overweight people lose weight,
improve health, and lower weight-related health risks. Medical weight
management centers across the country offer a variety of treatment
programs using OPTIFAST products and services under the supervision of
physicians and other health care professionals. |