Bill of Rights

Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights

WARNING: RAPID WEIGHT LOSS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. RAPID WEIGHT LOSS IS WEIGHT LOSS OF MORE THAN 1 1/2 POUNDS TO 2 POUNDS PER WEEK OR WEIGHT LOSS OF MORE THAN 1 PERCENT OF BODY WEIGHT PER WEEK AFTER THE SECOND WEEK OF PARTICIPATION IN A WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM.

CONSULT YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING ANY WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM.

ONLY PERMANENT LIFESTYLE CHANGES, SUCH AS MAKING HEALTHFUL FOOD CHOICES AND INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PROMOTE LONG-TERM WEIGHT LOSS.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THIS PROVIDER ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO:

• Ask questions about the potential health risks of this program and its nutritional content, psychological support, and educational components.
• Receive an itemized statement of the actual or estimated price of the weight-loss program, including extra products, services, supplements, examinations, and laboratory tests.
• Know the actual or estimated duration of the program.
• Know the name, address, and qualifications of the dietitian or nutritionist who has reviewed and approved the weight-loss program according to Florida law.