1. Weight Loss Supplements Weight Loss Plans

2. Bariatric surgery Normal digestive process Adjustable gastric band
nlm.nih.gov

3. Gastric bypass
obesitysurgerycenter.org

4. Diet Supplements Usually found in products with caffeine
Popular ingredients found in over-the-counter (OTC) supplements
Ephedra
Usually found in products with caffeine
Guarana
Chitosan
L-Carnitine

5. Diet supplements Chromium DHEA Xenical / Alli
Phentermine (the phen in Fen/Phen)
No longer on the market
Meridia
Topamax
Wellbutrin

6. Popular Diet Plans

7. Popular Diets Which one do you choose?? Long-term medical studies
Best source
However; not all popular diets have been evaluated.
The following diets have been evaluated

8. Weight Watchers Best chance of long-term success How it works:
Professional support
Flexible eating plans (point system)
Exercise & nutrition emphasized
But costs money

9. Atkins Diet Low-carb diet May be high in fat How does it work?
Three phases
May not be effective – especially for long-term
A lot of opposition from professional organizations

10. Volumetrics Focuses on “energy dense” foods
Allows larger quantities of food
May be easy to follow

11. Dean Ornish The Spectrum Loose structure No foods are “off limits”
Follows a vegetarian diet

12. Mediterranean Diet The Sonoma Diet – variation
Focuses on whole grains, good fats
May prevent heart disease
May be effective

13. Jenny Craig Requires food purchases from the company
Support is offered but…
Expensive
Some flaws

14. What’s the bottom line?
Low-fat or low-carb?
Meal replacements?
Other?

15. Energy Drinks
Background
Health risks
To ban or not to ban?