Disclaimer:
The information provided in this presentation is not intended as medical advice. Please consult
with your physician regarding any of your health issues and
concerns.
According to Schlenker, & Roth (2011), 71% of men and 61% of
women are overweight or obese. While a shocking 35% of adolescents
are obese or on the verge of becoming overweight themselves.
Factors that affect nutrition and/or lifestyle choices:
• Social Class
• Education and Knowledge
• Accessibility and Availability
• Cultural Influences
• Financial Income
Key Components for Achieving Weight Loss Goals:
•Limit the intake of starches, sugars, and saturated fats.
• Consume foods lower in calories such as those that contain whole
grains, vegetables and fruits.
• Follow current physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes (or about
30 minutes, five times a week) of moderate to vigorous physical
activity per week with a gradual increase to longer durations of
exercise, up to 60 minutes per day (American Orthopaedic Society for
Sports Medicine, 2012)
Weight Loss Ingredients:Vitamin B3 Niacin: works to convert food into energy which boosts
metabolism, improves circulation and reduces cholesterol.
Chromium Polypicolinate: aids in the metabolism and storage of
carbohydrates, fats and protein by enhancing the production of insulin;
which regulates the amount of glucose in your blood.
Garcinia Cambogia: increases metabolism and functions as an appetite
suppressor.
Ginseng Berry Extract: stimulates endurance and prolongs fatigue
while improving the ability to handle stress, concentration, and overall
well being.
Sea Kelp (or Seaweed extract): increases the production of the thyroid
hormone and metabolism.
Green Tea and Green Tea Extract: helps increase and even change
metabolism to burn more calories from fat (Scott, 2013).
For More Information
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Skidmore-Roth, L. (2010). Herbs & natural supplements fourth edition. St.
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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. (2013,
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Recommendations
• All weight loss supplements are recommended in combination with a
sensible diet that includes portion control in all food groups with an
active lifestyle consisting of a regular exercise regimen to obtain the
optimum results.
• Always do research prior to consuming any weight loss or dietary
supplements. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(2013), manufacturers and distributors do not need the FDA’s
approval to sell their dietary supplements and therefore it is important
to remember that these supplements are not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
• Consult doctor before consuming with prescription or over the
counter medications. Some cases of allergic reactions have occurred
with the mixture of supplement ingredients and other medications.
• Women that are pregnant, who may become pregnant, or breast
feeding should talk with their doctor before using any herbal or
dietary supplement products for they may contain things that could
harm them or their growing baby (Office on Women’s Health,
2010).
• Doctors, dieticians, and other experts agree that there’s simply no
magic way to lose weight without consuming foods low in calorie
and fats in conjunction with regular exercise (Federal Trade
Commission, 2012).
• The combination of these ingredients or if components of this
supplement are taken separately may cause gastrointestinal distress
(Niacin), edema or insomnia (Ginseng abuse), or diarrhea,
abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting (Garcinia) (Skidmore-Roth,
2010).
References
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention &
Health Promotion. (2012). How much daily exercise is best for
weight loss?. Retrieved from website: http://
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Federal Trade Commission. (2012). Weighing the claims in diet ads.
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References
Office on Women’s Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. (2010).
Pregnancy. Retrieved from website:
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