ARTICLE 6

Healthy weight management is not about finding the fastest diet. It is about developing eating and lifestyle habits that can be maintained over time.

Body weight is influenced by many factors, including food intake, physical activity, sleep, genetics, medications, environment, and health conditions.

Focus on Sustainable Habits

A sustainable approach can include:

• • eating a varied diet;

• • increasing vegetables and fruit;

• • choosing whole grains;

• • including adequate protein;

• • paying attention to portions;

• • reducing excessive intake of sugary drinks and highly processed foods;

• • staying physically active.

WHO emphasizes that healthy diets should be adequate, balanced, moderate, and diverse. (Всемирная организация здравоохранения)

Avoid Extreme Promises

A nutrition program should not promise that everyone will lose a specific amount of weight in a specific number of days.

Weight management is individual.

For people who need to lose weight, gradual progress is generally more sustainable than rapid changes. NHLBI materials describe an initial goal of approximately 5–10% weight reduction over about six months for appropriate individuals, with gradual weight loss often used as a practical approach. (NHLBI, NIH)

Look Beyond the Scale

Health improvements may include:

• • better dietary quality;

• • improved physical fitness;

• • more consistent eating habits;

• • better energy management;

• • improved confidence with food choices.

Build a Long-Term System

Instead of asking:

«How quickly can I lose weight?»

try asking:

«What eating habits can I realistically maintain for the next year?»

This change in perspective can make nutrition more sustainable.

NutriWise Approach

At NutriWise, nutrition guidance should be individualized according to a person’s goals, lifestyle, preferences, and relevant health considerations.