Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights

WARNING: RAPID WEIGHT LOSS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. RAPID WEIGHT LOSS IS WEIGHT LOSS OF MORE THAN 11/2 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.

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

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

3. QUALIFICATIONS OF OUR PROVIDERS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO:

1. A written itemized statement of the fixed or estimated cost of the weight-loss program that is being recommended, including all additional products, services, supplements, examinations, or laboratory tests as part of our program.

2. Know the actual or estimated duration of the weight-loss program.
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3. Know the name, address an qualifications of the provider who has reviewed and approved the weight-loss program according to s. 468.505 (j), Florida Statutes.

4. See this copy of the Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights posted according to s. 501.0573

‍5. Receive a palm-sized copy of the bill of rights upon request according to s. 501.0573

‍6. We are responsible responsible for producing and printing appropriate copies of the Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights. History.—s. 4, ch. 93-274; s. 45, ch. 2000-154.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2015/501.0575