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Weight Loss Program
Maintaining a normal weight for your height, build, and age is important not just for appearance and looking great in your clothes, being overweight is tied to many health conditions. If you have high blood pressure, heart problems, pre-diabetes, stroke risks, cancer, or many other problems, losing weight is virtually always on the list of strategies for combating the illness. Family Medicine Headquarters can help you get your weight under control.
The Obesity Epidemic
In the United States, we have an obesity epidemic where over 42% of the population is obese and over 9% is severely obese. Obesity is based on the body mass index (BMI), a calculation based on weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared, rounded to one decimal place; a BMI of 30 is considered obese in adults over 35, while severe obesity is a BMI of 40.
Despite the health benefits of maintaining an ideal weight, losing weight is difficult and has a high relapse rate. As the CDC points out, those who lose often regain it within five years. Rather than viewing weight loss as a dieting campaign, a better approach is to regard it as a lifelong commitment to proper eating habits, increased physical activity, and regular exercise.
At FMHQ, we strive to help you on your journey to a healthier weigh. Even if you lose 5-10% of your starting weight and keep it off, you can significantly lower your blood pressure and your risk of disease. To assist you, we offer the services of your physician, dieticians, mental health professionals, and exercise professionals.
