Philosophy:
The most effective way to improve your well-being, vitality, and overall
health is to adopt a healthier lifestyle. This includes healthy eating,
regular physical activity, stress management and adherence to sensible
medical advice. Using an integrated approach to nutrition, fitness,
health psychology, and medical care, we are committed to helping you
achieve a level of well-being that will allow you to more fully enjoy
your life.
Program:
1-12 Week Residential Weight Loss Programs for adults age 18 and
up. The Duke Diet and Fitness Center (DFC) applies scientific information
to the development of a goal-oriented, practical program for each participant.
A registered dietitian will help you plan your personal nutrition program.
A detailed assessment of your health, including an exercise stress test,
are used to help you create a personalized plan to increase your cardiovascular
fitness, endurance, and daily energy expenditure of calories. Clinical
health psychologists and clinical social workers will teach you practical
techniques and strategies for lifelong weight management, disease management,
and healthy living. Our medical staff will carefully evaluate your health
status and monitor medical conditions that are sensitive to the effects
of diet and exercise such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
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