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While not a part of Belmont Medical Associates
we do refer our patients with significant weight problems to the
we do refer our patients with significant weight problems to the
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CENTER
355 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 100,
Waltham, MA 02452
Tel : 781-314-7600
For a more detailed account of the services they offer see their website
www.weightmanagementcenter.org
THE CLINICAL TEAM
Julie Kim, MD, FACS - Bariatric surgeon
Ralph Vosburg, MD, FACS - Bariatric surgeon
Chuanyun Gao, MD, MS - Endocrinologist/diabetologist
Sarah Laroque, MS, RD, LDN - Dietician
Cristine Seitz, MS, RD, LDN - Dietician
Here is an overview of the obesity myths looked at by the researchers and what is known to be true:
MYTHS
Ideas not yet proven TRUE OR FALSE
FACTS — GOOD EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT
MYTHS
- Small things make a big difference. Walking a mile a day can lead to a loss of more than 50 pounds in five years.
- Set a realistic goal to lose a modest amount.
- People who are too ambitious will get frustrated and give up.
- You have to be mentally ready to diet or you will never succeed.
- Slow and steady is the way to lose. If you lose weight too fast you will lose less in the long run.
Ideas not yet proven TRUE OR FALSE
- Diet and exercise habits in childhood set the stage for the rest of life.
- Add lots of fruits and vegetables to your diet to lose weight or not gain as much.
- Yo-yo diets lead to increased death rates.
- People who snack gain weight and get fat.
- If you add bike paths, jogging trails, sidewalks and parks, people will not be as fat.
FACTS — GOOD EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT
- Heredity is important but is not destiny.
- Exercise helps with weight maintenance.
- Weight loss is greater with programs that provide meals.
- Some prescription drugs help with weight loss and maintenance.
- Weight-loss surgery in appropriate patients can lead to long-term weight loss, less diabetes and a lower death rate.