Addressing Myths and Misconceptions in Obesity hosted by Dr. Holly Lofton
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences
15 episodes
4 days ago
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.
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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.
Myth: “Drugs should not be used to treat obesity, because weight will only be regained once weight-loss medications are discontinued.”
Addressing Myths and Misconceptions in Obesity hosted by Dr. Holly Lofton
1 minute 15 seconds
3 months ago
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.”
Addressing Myths and Misconceptions in Obesity hosted by Dr. Holly Lofton
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.
