obesity is a complex, chronic medical condition that impairs health and can lead to reduced quality of life, long-term medical complications and a shortened lifespan. the prevalence of obesity has increased steadily over the last few decades, with roughly 1.9 million canadian adults living with the disease, according to obesity canada.
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one such approach is the optifast ® weight management program, a medically monitored weight management program that is clinically proven to get results. optifast ® weight management program is more than a diet plan; it’s a lifestyle education program that combines a specialized nutritional formula with support and expertise from healthcare professionals for an individualized approach that treats the whole person, not just their weight.
clinical studies have shown comprehensive weight management programs like the optifast ® weight management program deliver positive results for people with obesity (drawert et al., 1996; wadden et al., 1997; bischoff et al, 2011; shiau et al., 2017 ). on average, the people in these studies experience several aspects of improved health, including decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reduced waist circumference and up to 20 per cent weight loss, upon completion of the (26-52 week) program. . in addition, people with obesity and type 2 diabetes saw an improvement in their a1c levels within 6 months (shiau et al., 2017).
in a 2019 study, by ard jd, et al. the optifast ® weight management program was compared to a reduced-calorie, food-based program to see which was more effective after 26 weeks and 52 weeks. the optifast® weight management program delivered greater reductions in waist circumference (-11.9 cm vs. -7.2 cm) and total fat mass (-9.7 kg vs. -3.5 kg) compared to the food-based intervention – along with twice as much weight loss after 52 weeks.
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the secret behind the results of the optifast ® weight management program isn’t much of a secret at all: it’s targeted support and expertise delivered at the right time that may help you achieve your goals and empower your long-term success.
with support from a team of healthcare professionals who are experts in weight management, the optifast ® weight management program helps you learn new habits, make healthy lifestyle changes and lose weight to improve your overall health and wellbeing. this might sound a bit overwhelming at first, but the optifast ® weight management program focuses as much on your journey as it does on the results. the core program, which takes place under medical supervision, is broken into four phases and takes roughly six months (26 weeks) to complete.
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if a clinically proven weight management program sounds right for you and you’re ready to opt-in for a healthier future, the optifast ® weight management program is ready to help. optifast®: how weight management program works | nhsc canada (nestlehealthscience.ca)