Natural slimming methods believed to be less risky<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to look thin in a short time? Then
\ncome and try our new and modern slimming methods.<\/p>\n
This is the promise largely advertised by slimming centers in
\ntheir aggressive newspaper and magazine ad campaigns. Naturally,
\nthe ads have convinced many people who feel inferior about their
\nlooks to at least consider trying out the offers.<\/p>\n
But Azrul Azwar, chairman of the Indonesian Medical
\nAssociation, and Tini Hadad, chairwoman of the Foundation of
\nIndonesian Consumers Association, separately suggest the more
\nnatural, tried and tested, often slow methods of diet and
\nexercise, with the consultation of experts.<\/p>\n
Azrul said none of the rapid slimming methods using
\nmedication, liposuction, or surgery were hazard-free, and that
\nthe government has yet to monitor any of these services.<\/p>\n
\"Using medicine to reduce weight will always have side
\neffects,\" Azwar said. \"Many of these medicines are toxic.\"<\/p>\n
The use of amphetamines to eliminate a person's appetite is
\nunhealthy as one can get addicted to stimulants, he said.
\nLiposuction can also be dangerous if done improperly.<\/p>\n
Azwar also said he did not believe in the promises of slimming
\ncream. \"Is it that simple to reduce a person's weight?\" he asked.<\/p>\n
Separately, Tini Hadad, who based her opinion on several
\ncomplaints sent to the consumers foundation, said many slimming
\ncenters lack experts who can monitor their clients' progress and
\nsafeguard their health.<\/p>\n
\"Most of the time the recipients are attended to by regular
\nstaff but not doctors,\" she said.<\/p>\n
She added that the centers' claims of being able to reduce
\none's weight within a week were generally untrue. When confronted
\nby unsatisfied clients, the centers respond that these people
\nwere undisciplined and not following their programs.<\/p>\n
Dieters beware<\/p>\n
She also accused several slimming centers of \"cheating\"
\nclients by giving discounts to those who pay the entire program
\nfee in advance. Consumers who are coaxed into paying up front
\noften discover that the methods do not suit them. For example,
\nmany complain of dehydration symptoms, and yet many centers will
\nnot let them switch to other methods.<\/p>\n
\"People who want to quit before the end of a program often
\ncannot get refunds,\" she said, adding that the foundation is
\ncurrently conducting a survey on slimming centers in the city.<\/p>\n
Tini also advocates natural methods of dieting and exercise.<\/p>\n
\"To understand more about dieting people should consult
\nnutritionists,\" she said.<\/p>\n
Azrul agrees. A sound principle of slimming, he said, is to
\nstrive for a balance of consumed food and energy produced.<\/p>\n
Consulting specialists at fitness or nutrition centers is the
\nbest way to lose weight with minimum risk, he said.<\/p>\n
Azwar declined to comment on acupuncture, saying he did not
\nhave enough information about traditional methods given the
\nabsence of local research on its effects.<\/p>\n
Imbalance<\/p>\n
An overweight condition is not always caused by an imbalanced
\nproportion of intake and output.<\/p>\n
\"It is possible that obesity is caused by hormonal imbalance.
\nIt can only be overcome by routine physical exercise,\" he said.<\/p>\n
Fat people, he said, should not worry too much.<\/p>\n
\"Being fat does not always mean unhealthy. Looking fat is also
\nwonderful.\"<\/p>\n
He said overweight people should see nutritionists to check if
\ntheir condition was the result of a hormonal imbalance or other
\nfactors.<\/p>\n
During his term as association chairman, Azrul said he had not
\nreceived any complaints about the practices of slimming
\nbusinesses here. However, he recalled an incident about five
\nyears ago when a woman died after liposuction.<\/p>\n
Azwar lamented the government's failure to protect people from
\nthe dangers of relatively new methods.<\/p>\n
\"The government needs to issue a regulation on health services
\nand slimming centers,\" he said.<\/p>\n
Tini added that it was the Ministry of Health's responsibility
\nto monitor the establishments that continue to spring up with
\npromises that many are unable to keep. (imn\/rid)<\/p>\n
Tabel I: PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES\/APPROXIMATE EXPENDITURE OF ENERGY<\/p>\n
ACTIVITY, KCal\/hr:
\nBadminton, 300-480;
\nBaseball & softball, 280-450;
\nBasketball, 360-660;
\nBoating, 240-900;
\nBowling, 240;
\nCycling, 240-660;
\nDancing, 240-560;
\nGolfing, 240-360;
\nGymnastics, 300;
\nHousework (vacuuming, mopping), 240-360;
\nHunting, 500;
\nKarate and judo, 700;
\nMountain climbing, 600;
\nMowing, 200-450;
\nMusical instruments, 150-300;
\nRope skipping, 300-800;
\nRowing machine, 840;
\nRunning, 600-1285;
\nSexual intercourse, 360-600;
\nSkating, 420-700;
\nSurfing, 480;
\nSoccer, 750;
\nSquash, 600-660;
\nStair climbing, 600-1080;
\nSwimming, 360-840;
\nTable tennis, 300-420;
\nTennis, 360-480;
\nTyping, 240;
\nVolleyball, 300-450;
\nWalking, 120-1200;
\nWeight training, 480;
\nWindow cleaning, 300;<\/p>\n
Note:
\n Calorie consumption is based on a person weighing 70 kilograms.
\nThere is a 10 percent increase in calorie consumption for each
\nseven kgs over this weight and a 10 percent decrease for each
\nseven kgs under 70 kgs.<\/p>\n
Source: The Book of Health: The American Health Foundation<\/p>\n
Tabel II: NUTRITIVE FOOD VALUES<\/p>\n
Calorie Consumption (per 100 gram portion)<\/p>\n
Food, Calories:
\nApples, 51.6-87.8;
\nAvocados, 74;
\nBananas, 75.7;
\nBeans, 69-92.4;
\nBeef, 36.3-93.6;
\nBeverages (alc), 57.5-92.1;
\nBiscuits, 3-89.3;
\nBreads, 24.3-36.4;
\nBroccoli, 91.3;
\nButter, 15.5;
\nCabbage, 92.4-93.9;
\nChocolate candy, 0.9-8.2;
\nCarrots, 88.2-91.2;
\nCheese, 37-78.3;
\nChewing gum, 89.5-92;
\nSoybean, 71;
\nSoybean milk, 92.4;
\nSpaghetti, 63.6-77;
\nSpinach, 92;
\nSugar, 0.5-2.1;
\nTea, 99.4;
\nTomatoes, 93.5-93.7;
\nYogurt, 88-89;<\/p>\n
Source: The New York Public Library Desk Reference, 1993<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/natural-slimming-methods-believed-to-be-less-risky-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }