The Florida Society of Bariatric Physicians supports the Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights. This bill of rights should be posted in every clinic room so patients can see it.

501.0575 Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights

(1) The Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights shall consist of the following provisions:

(A) Warning: rapid weight loss may cause serious health problems. Rapid weight loss is weight loss of more than 1 ½ to 2 pounds per week or weight loss of more than 1% of body weight per week after the second week of participation in a weight loss program.

(B) Consult your personal physician before starting any weight-loss program.

(C) Only permanent lifestyle changes, such as making healthful food choices and increasing physical activity, promote long-term weight loss.

(D) Qualifications of this provider are available upon request.

(E) You have a right to:

(1) Ask questions about the potential health risks of this program and its nutritional content, psychological support and educational components.

(2) Receive an itemized statement of the actual or estimated price of the weight loss program, including extra products, services, supplements, examinations, and laboratory tests.

(3) Know the actual or estimated duration of the program

(4) Know the name, address, and qualifications of the physician, dietician or nutritionist who has reviewed and approved the weight-loss program according to 468.505(1)(i). Florida Statutes.

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