Comprehensive weight loss strategies utilizing different methods at different levels and stages
GE Sheng
Abstract：Medical nutrition therapy is one of the basic treatments for obesity and its complications.A weight-loss plan should be developed flexibly and individually,combining various methods and means at different levels and stages according to the type and extent of patients' obesity.The first goal of weight loss is visceral fat compliance.The second goal is the body fat content compliance.The third goal is BMI compliance.The first stage is the start-up phase of weight loss.It is usually achieved successfully through fast diet.The second stage is a critical period for weight loss.Its purpose is to reduce visceral fat and can be accomplished through high-protein lowcarbohydrate diet.The third stage is a maintaining period and its goal is the compliance of body fat content.Calorie-restricted balanced diet that is easy to stick to on a long term basis is recommended.Diet control combined with exercise therapy can further promote healthy weight loss and enhance the desired result.
Keywords：medical nutrition therapyobesityweight loss
Publication Date：2017-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 427-429 )