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Participation Criteria
* Meets Program Criteria
Use of prescription appetite suppressant medication in conjunction with diet and exercise for weight loss is strictly regulated by state and federal regulations. Patients must meet specific criteria for program participation which differ for men and women. Either body mass index (BMI = weight [in KG] / Height [in M]) or body fat percentage (BF%) may be used. Since BMI may be misleading in some individuals, Prescription Weight Loss Clinic relies on BF% for initial evaluation and follow-up. The most reliable method to assess BF% is to undergo a Body Composition Analysis on a scale designed for this measurement. Patients who are unsure whether their BF% meets minimum criteria may come into a Prescription Weight Loss Clinic without an appointment and obtain a preliminary Body Composition Analysis. Those who meet minimum criteria may schedule an initial visit at that time. Children under the age of 18 are legally prohibited from taking appetite suppressants and cannot participate in the STEP 1 weight reduction program. Minimum Program Participation Criteria
Women ...... BF% >= 30
Men ............ BF%>= 25 |
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