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Nutrition

Weight gain has become an increasingly common problem. Two-thirds of American adults are overweight, which increases their risk of developing a large number of medical complications.

However, even a modest amount of weight loss, as long as it is maintained, can have considerable health benefits.

Experience has shown that gradual weight loss using a low-calorie diet plan is safer and associated with fewer medical complications than rapid weight loss that requires the use of an extremely low-calorie diet.

Nutritional counseling offers participants information in menu selections, grocery shopping, portion size and nutrient content to help them define a low-calorie diet plan.

For the individual who's schedule does not allow attendance at our regularly scheduled meetings, we also offer individual treatment plans.

For more information click here to go to the Weight Management Program web site.

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