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Based on hundreds of thousands of dieters that
have completed the BestDietForMe.com online survey, more than one-third, or
35%, reported having some type of medical condition. In addition, more than 40%
report having food allergies or sensitivities. This is a very significant share.
It indicates that weight loss program providers must be able to offer diet plans
with flexibility, plans that can accommodate people with special needs.
What kind of medical conditions are most common among our survey takers? Well,
high blood pressure appears to be the most frequently mentioned—by 10-13% of
online dieters. Headaches and migraines are another common ailment, ranked
second at 9-13% on average. Asthma also ranked high, mentioned by 6-7% of
BestDietForMe.com survey takers. Diabetes, surprisingly, is only mentioned by
2.9% of our visitors.
Consequently, BestDietForMe.com has created a “Medical Center” of informative
information, obtained from trusted government health agencies such as the
Centers for Disease Control and other healthcare associations. Here, you can get
basic information about various conditions, what causes them, their symptoms,
typical treatments, and sources of additional information. As always, please
consult your physician as this information is not intended for diagnosis or
treatment. Information on Pain Management
can be found at Pain101.com. |