The promoters of the diet claim that the program or supplement is new, improved or based on some new discovery; however, no scientific data are available to support these claims. no
The program or supplement is touted for its ability to promote rapid weight loss or body fat loss usually more than 2 pounds per week, and may include the claim that weight loss can be achieved with little or no physical exercise. yes
The diet includes special foods and supplements, many of which are expensive and/or difficult to find or can be purchased only from the diet promoter. Common recommendations for these diets include avoiding certain foods, eating only special combination of certain foods or including “magic” foods in the diet that “burn fat” and “speed up metabolism”. no
The diet may include a rigid menu that must be followed daily or may limit participants to eating a few select foods each day. Variety and balance are discouraged, and restriction of certain foods) such as fruits and vegetables) is encouraged. no
Many programs promote supplemental foods and/or nutritional supplements that are described as critical to the success of the diet. They usually include claims that these supplements can cure or prevent a variety of health ailments or that the diet can stop the aging process. no
Summary
The Balloon Weight Loss Program is fronted as a safe as well as an effective weight loss system by reducing the amount of food one ingests. Nonsurgical methods of weight have been advocated for in recent years and in 2015 the FDA approved the Balloon Weight Loss Program. FDA notes that one of the reasons that led to the approval of the program is the timeline in which it works; one just needs a 20-minute non-surgical procedure to get started with the weight loss program (FDA). Current research shows that patients prefer non-surgical procedures of weight loss and this program seems to be one of the best solutions.
Additionally, current research indicates that a successful weight loss program must incorporate a multidisciplinary approach. The Balloon weight loss includes a multidisciplinary team that coaches the patients throughout the program. The multidisciplinary team includes gastroenterologist, nutritionist, as well as a weight loss physician (hopkinsmedicine.org). Furthermore, research has shown that effective weight loss programs make the patients lose up to 10 pounds in four weeks. The Balloon weight loss program is effective because once the entire program is over; the patient will have lost up to 50 pounds.
Weighing the concept behind the balloon weight loss program, I would definitely recommend the program to a friend. The program has been scientifically proven to be effective and is currently one of the best programs when it comes to weight loss. I would recommend this program to a friend because it does not involve any surgery.
Works Cited
“hopkinsmedicine.org.” Balloon Weight Loss Program." Johns Hopkins University, 2016. Web. <http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/digestive_weight_loss_center/services/concierge_weight_loss_program/balloon.html>.
"U.S. Food and Drug Administration." FDA Approves Non-surgical Temporary Balloon Device to Treat Obesity. 2016. Web. 18 Feb. 2016. <http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm456296.htm>.
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