With the Removal of Fen-phen from the Market, What Should Overweight Persons Do If They Want to Improve Their Health?
The FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that persons who are less than 20% overweight begin a life-long program of moderate physical exercise — such as brisk walking for 30 to 45 minutes — on most days of the week. Regular moderate physical activity is likely to improve weight control and will also strengthen the heart. Overweight persons should also begin to make moderate and life-long changes in their food choices and eating practices, including reducing the total amount of calories they eat and ensuring that their diet is low in saturated fat and rich in fruits and vegetables.
