Exercise Should Not Be Considered The Primary Strategy For Maintaining A Stable Weight - Position Statement

"Exercise" is touted as a means to "sustain weight loss."

Here is the exercise information provided:

KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (from: http://www.health.gov/DietaryGuidelines/dga2005/document/html/chapter4.htm)

·        To sustain weight loss in adulthood: Participate in at least 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity while not exceeding caloric intake requirements. Some people may need to consult with a healthcare provider before participating in this level of activity.

Exercise as a means to control weight will always be less efficient, more time-consuming and more easily undone than caloric intake control.

This is true whether the intent is weight loss or maintaining a stable weight.

NAAAFP stands in support of caloric intake control as the primary means to maintain a stable weight and physical training as the primary means to control the proportions of body weight distributed as lean and fat.

Exercise Should Not Be Considered The Primary Strategy For Maintaining A Stable Weight - Advocacy Letter

Dear (insert name of recipient here),

"Exercise" is touted as a means to "sustain weight loss."

Here is the exercise information provided:

KEY RECOMMENDATIONS (from: http://www.health.gov/DietaryGuidelines/dga2005/document/html/chapter4.htm)

·        To sustain weight loss in adulthood: Participate in at least 60 to 90 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity while not exceeding caloric intake requirements. Some people may need to consult with a healthcare provider before participating in this level of activity.

Exercise as a means to control weight will always be less efficient, more time-consuming and more easily undone than caloric intake control.

This is true whether the intent is weight loss or maintaining a stable weight.

I stand in support of caloric intake control as the primary means to maintain a stable weight and physical training as the primary means to control the proportions of body weight distributed as lean and fat.

I expect the following from you:

A clear and immediate public declaration that you do not support exercise as the primary means of maintaining a stable weight

A clear and immediate public declaration that you do support physical training as the primary means of controlling the the proportions of body weight distributed as lean and fat

A clear and immediate public declaration that you do support caloric intake control as the primary means of weight control

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.