Clinical Weight Loss System

What diseases identify obesity as an issue?
Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiac Dysfunctions, Gastro-Intestinal Disorders, Respiratory Ailments, Osteoarthritis, Female Infertility and Back Pain.
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What are the minimum requirements for participation?
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
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What is included in metabolic assessments?
Resting Metabolic Rate, Metabolic Profile, Body Composition and Exercise Prescription.
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What is included with the nutritional assessments?
Assessment by our Registered Dietitian. An individualized Nutrition Prescription. Participation in Weekly Nutritional Sessions.
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What does the motivational counseling include?
Identification of barriers to weight loss including intimidation, fear of failure and anxiety. Development of strategies to overcome barriers including problem recognition, professional counseling and group support.
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What happens during the initial week in the program?
You will speak privately with the registered dietitian, psychologist, peer advisor, fitness specialist and physical therapist. We will measure your resting metabolic rate, cardiovascular fitness, body composition and circumference measurements.
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How are fitness goals established?
A physical therapist will assess your flexibility, range of motion, and muscular strength. From this information, you and the fitness specialist will set manageable fitness goals.
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How do you move to a healthy lifestyle?
The dietitian and psychologist will assist you to create a lifestyle of healthy eating. Habits will become conscious choices and food will be fun again.
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