Last Updated: December 2024
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before starting any nutrition, fitness, or health program.
All information provided on this website is intended only to help you cooperate with your doctor in your efforts toward desirable weight levels and health. Only your doctor can determine whether any regimen is appropriate for you. In addition to regular check-ups and medical supervision from your doctor, before starting any weight loss, nutrition, or fitness program, you should consult with your personal physician.
All information is generalized, presented for informational purposes only, not medical advice, and presented "as is" without warranty or guarantee of any kind. Readers are cautioned not to rely on this information as medical advice and to consult a qualified medical, dietary, fitness, or other appropriate professional for their specific needs.
This information has not been evaluated by the FDA or any other government agency. This information is not intended to "diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
Although there are common characteristics among the relevant population, there is not a single cause of overweight or obesity. In some people, the cause may be more closely linked to genetic factors while in other instances, the principal causal factor may be environmental. Moreover, diets, metabolic rates, and levels of physical activity vary from one individual to another and weight loss levels will vary. Weight loss results for one individual are not to be viewed as typical for another individual.
Rapid weight loss may be associated with some medical problems. Individuals undergoing weight loss can experience physical changes in the body (dizziness, interruptions in the menstrual cycle, hair loss, for example) that may indicate more serious conditions. People noticing such changes should talk immediately to their primary care physician.
The following individuals should not begin any nutrition or fitness program without written authorization by their primary care provider:
People under treatment for other conditions or taking medications prescribed by their health care provider should tell their providers that they have begun any diet or fitness program because, in some cases, adjustments to medications or modifications to the program may be appropriate.
Dr. Mike Roussell holds a PhD in Nutrition from Pennsylvania State University. While he is a qualified nutrition expert, the information provided on this website should not replace the advice of your personal healthcare provider who knows your individual health history.
If you have any questions about this Medical Disclaimer, please contact us at drmike@mikeroussell.com.
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