National Health Commission: Be wary of the risks of excessive dieting and overload training in weight loss training camps

China News Service, Beijing, September 23 (Zhang Jing) On September 23, the National Health Commission held a press conference on "Seasonal Solar Terms and Health (Autumnal Equinox)". According to Hu Qiangqiang, spokesman of the National Health Commission, there have been recent media reports that some weight loss training camps recruit students with exaggerated propaganda such as "rapid weight loss" and "refund if you don't lose weight", and rely on excessive dieting, overload training and other methods to quickly lose weight. There have been many incidents of student casualties. Some institutions also have problems such as insufficient health assessment, inadequate emergency support, and lack of qualifications of coaches, which have caused damage to people's health and property safety.

The National Health Commission reminds everyone:

First, the lighter the weight, the better. Healthy weight management should be based on a reasonable diet, moderate exercise and a healthy lifestyle. It is not advisable to blindly pursue short-term rapid weight loss. Excessive dieting and overloading of exercise may lead to dehydration, hair loss, electrolyte imbalance, muscle loss, etc. In severe cases, it may also increase related health risks such as cardiovascular disease.

Second, weight loss training should conduct necessary medical and exercise risk assessments based on one's own health status. People with basic diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and metabolic diseases should conduct healthy weight management under the guidance of professionals. If you experience discomfort such as chest tightness, palpitations, dizziness, obvious weakness, etc. during training, you should stop immediately and seek medical treatment if necessary.

Third, currently more than 95% of tertiary public general hospitals have set up healthy weight management clinics, where residents who are seriously troubled by weight problems can go for consultation and receive guidance.