This booklet is designed primarily as an educational
resource FOR ADULTS. Its purpose is to help you understand
the serious health risks of obesity and to encourage you to
form a supportive partnership with your doctor that will
help you improve your health and quality of life through
weight loss or prevention of further weight gain. It is not
intended for children or adolescents, or the elderly who are
frail and inactive.
Adherence to the procedures and suggestions described in
this booklet is completely voluntary and does not
necessarily assure a successful outcome. This booklet
provides an overview and is not intended to be used as a
definitive treatment guide. In determining the propriety of
any specific treatment, procedure, or test, you should
request your doctor to apply professional judgement to your
specific circumstances. Your doctor also may need to
consider other medical and scientific information that is
currently available or becomes available after the
publication of this guidance.
Products or services mentioned in this document are provided
for informational purposes only. Shape Up America has not
evaluated any products or services and makes no warranty or
endorsement regarding their quality or cost. You should
evaluate any product or service that you are considering
both independently and with your doctor.
Copyright © 1997 by Shape Up America! All rights reserved.
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