Managing Weight
Being overweight or obese poses a serious health risk to millions of Americans and increases the risk for a number of diseases and detrimental health conditions, including: heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers. Using Stevia In The Raw can help individuals cut excess calories from added sugars and set the foundation for a safe and effective weight management program.
Browse the following pages for resources, tools and information to help your patients and clients maintain a healthy weight and live an active lifestyle.
Key Facts about Overweight and Obesity
Overweight & Obesity Increase Morbidity
Being overweight increases risk of:
- High blood pressure
- Cholesterol abnormalities
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Certain cancers
Defining Overweight & Obesity:
Overweight/obese status is determined by calculating an individual’s body mass index (BMI) - a number that reflects the relationship of weight to height and serves as a good estimate of body fat. A healthy BMI ranges between 18.5 and 24.9. For example, a person who is 5’6” and 135 pounds has a BMI of approximately 21. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight, 30 and over is obese.
Client Q & A
Can Stevia In The Raw help me lose weight?
Stevia In The Raw is a simple substitution that reduces calories from added sugars in foods and beverages. Stevia In The Raw is a simple tool to help reduce calories and, when combined with a proper diet and regular physical activity, can result in weight loss. Substituting just 4 teaspoons of sugar a day with Stevia In The Raw cuts more than 400 calories per week, which can result in roughly a 6-pound weight loss over a year’s time.
