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Addressing Myths and Misconceptions in Obesity hosted by Dr. Holly Lofton episodes
- Misconception: “Weight loss medications obtained online are safe and effective.”
Misconception: “Weight loss medications obtained online are safe and effective.”
2 min - Myth: “Lifestyle modification is not as important once a weight-loss medication is started.”
Myth: “Lifestyle modification is not as important once a weight-loss medication is started.”
2 min - Myth: “All long-term weight-loss medications provide similar weight loss.”
Myth: “All long-term weight-loss medications provide similar weight loss.”
2 min - Myth: “Drugs should not be used to treat obesity, because weight will only be regained once weight-loss medications are discontinued.”
Myth: “Drugs should not be used to treat obesity, because weight will only be regained once weight-loss medications are discontinued.”
2 min - 2 min
- Myth: “Bariatric surgery is a cosmetic procedure that requires little effort by the patient following surgery to achieve and maintain weight loss”
Myth: “Bariatric surgery is a cosmetic procedure that requires little effort by the patient following surgery to achieve and maintain weight loss”
2 min - Myth: “Vitamins and herbal supplements are effective for weight reduction”
Myth: “Vitamins and herbal supplements are effective for weight reduction”
2 min - Myth: “Behavioral therapy techniques are not necessary for long-term weight loss”
Myth: “Behavioral therapy techniques are not necessary for long-term weight loss”
2 min - Myth: “Increased physical exercise is the only effective way to reduce body weight”
Myth: “Increased physical exercise is the only effective way to reduce body weight”
2 min - Myth: “Low fat diets are the best way to reduce body fat.”
Myth: “Low fat diets are the best way to reduce body fat.”
2 min
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It's often been said that ‘Obesity is a choice, not disease,’ ‘Low fat diets are the best way to reduce body fat’ or that ‘Weight loss of at least 10% is needed for any benefit.’ The truth is these…
are false. In this series, Dr. Holly Lofton unpacks the truth and provides practical advice about 14 myths and misconceptions, so that people with obesity can better manage this chronic disease with support from their healthcare team. Won’t you join Dr. Lofton? It’s time to set the record straight and replace myths and misconceptions with truth – and turn challenges into opportunities.