Why Weight Loss?

Americans need help.
You can help them.

Obesity Is a Disease. There is Treatment.

Obesity is the fastest growing health problem in America. It affects nearly two-thirds of Americans and is the second leading cause of preventable death. The World Health Organization has described obesity as an “escalating epidemic” and “one of the greatest neglected health problems of our time.” Reports published by the Centers for Disease Control and the Journal of the American Medical Association have indicated:

  • 2 out of 5 baby boomers aged 50-64 are obese.
  • 32% of individuals over the age of 20 are obese.
  • 66% of individuals in the USA are overweight, which is defined as 30 or more pounds over a healthy body weight.
  • Solutions must be implemented for an effective and long-term program to lose weight.
  • Obesity costs around $117 billion per year in related health care spending.

Medi-Weightloss Clinics® is committed to fighting the battle against obesity. We have treated thousands of patients using our clinically-proven, 3-step program to help them lose weight quickly and keep it off. We are committed to providing patients extensive and comprehensive care in all aspects of weight loss including psychology, nutrition, fitness, and maintenance. Our typical patient loses 5-10 pounds the first week and up to 20 pounds the first month.* Medi-Weightloss Clinics® truly is The One That Works!®

Sources:

  1. Leveille SG, Wee CC, Iezzoni LI. Trends in obesity and arthritis among baby boomers and their predecessors, 1971-2002. Am J Public Health 2005:95:1607-1613.
  2. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults: United States, 2003-2004. Retrieved March 27, 2008, from cdc.gov.
  3. Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA 295:1549-1555. 2006.
  4. Flegal KM, Carroll MD, Ogden CL, Johnson CL. Prevalence and trends in obesity among US adults, 1999-2000. JAMA 288:1723-7. 2002.
  5. Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (2004, January 22). Obesity Costs States Billions In Medical Expenses. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 27, 2008, from sciencedaily.com.
† These are typical results, but results may vary and cannot be guaranteed. Rapid weight loss may be associated with certain medical issues and should only be considered by those who are medically appropriate. Medical supervision and compliance with our program is required.