Addressing Myths and Misconceptions in Obesity hosted by Dr. Holly Lofton
By Annenberg Center for Health Sciences
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Description
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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Misconception: “Weight loss medications obtained online are safe and effective.”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: “Lifestyle modification is not as important once a weight-loss medication is started.”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: “All long-term weight-loss medications provide similar weight loss.”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: “Drugs should not be used to treat obesity, because weight will only be regained once weight-loss medications are discontinued.”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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When am I a candidate for weight-loss medication?
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: “Bariatric surgery is a cosmetic procedure that requires little effort by the patient following surgery to achieve and maintain weight loss”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: “Vitamins and herbal supplements are effective for weight reduction”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: “Behavioral therapy techniques are not necessary for long-term weight loss”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: “Increased physical exercise is the only effective way to reduce body weight”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: “Low fat diets are the best way to reduce body fat.”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: "Weight loss of at least 10% over six months is needed for any benefit.”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: “Obesity is defined just by BMI”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Myth: “Individuals with obesity have low metabolism.”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Misconception: “Obesity is a choice, not a medical condition”
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Introduction
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Jul 31, 2025 |