 The
Herbalife Physician Reference Manual is intended for physicians and health
care professionals as a guide to the
science of nutrition behind Herbalife's products and programs.
Dear Colleague
Date:
Obesity is the number one nutritional problem in the world today, yet our
medical offices are not up to to deal with this epidemic. The costs to the
health care system in the U.S. alone have risen over $130 billion a year. Many
of our patients with diabetes, hypertension and heart disease could benefit
from a weight management program that works. Despite all the drugs and medical procedures
used to fighting this epidemic, the most cost effective solution is to engage
your patients in a weight management program that works, and works for you. Herbalife
International is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE as HLF and a
leader in herbal nutrition science. For over 27 years Herbalife has researched
and developed herbal nutrition solutions and invites you to
become a Herbalife Distributor.
Herbalife can help your practice in 3 ways
- Patients with common co-morbidities of obesity include diabetes,
hypertension and heart disease may benefit from less costly medications to
reach their ideal weight.
- Patients will pay your office for use of the supplements customized to
their personal requirements while you can provide doctor assisted weight
management therapy.
- Patient referrals can result in increased traffic to your office.
Patients, friends and family will begin to recognize you as an expert in
weight management and nutrition and spread the word about their success with
you and the Herbalife products.
Become a Herbalife Distributor Setting up a weight management center
in your office is fast, easy and profitable. You will be increasing your
practice revenue as well as earning profit from your distributorship as your
patients lose weight and live healthier lives. Doctors who currently use the
Herbalife programs design a quick and easy weight loss program for their
patients using some of the best foods and food supplements on the market.
This state of the art program by Herbalife an industry leader in weight
management and nutrition is based on the best science available. The Herbalife
Science Advisory Board has put together the Herbalife Physician Reference Manual to go
in depth into the science of nutrition. This guide explains why Herbalife is
the right choice for you and your patients weight management and nutrition
needs. Herbalife Physician Reference Manual
Table of Contents:
Section I | Herbalife Physician Reference Manual
Introduction
A.
B.
C.
D. |
Philosophy and History of Herbalife
International
What's the rational behind Doctors in Herbalife
Cellular Nutrition
Herbalife ShapeWorks Program |
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9
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Section II | Herbalife Physician Reference Manual
Bacground
A.
B.
B.1
B.2
B.3
B.4
B.4.1
B.4.2
B.4.3
B.4.4 |
History and Future of Nutritional Science and
Medicine
Fundamentals of Nutrition
Fundamentals of Cellular Nutrition
Quality of Diet: Good vs. Bad
Energetics and Obesity
Protein and its role in Cellular Nutrition
Protein Quality
Protein Requirements
Optimum Protein Intake
Proteins Role in Satiety |
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16
16
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17
17
19
19
20 |
B.5
B.5.1
B.5.2 |
Fat in Cellular Nutrition
Fatty Acid Structure and Classification
Fatty Acid as Cellular Signals |
21
21
22 |
B.6
B.6.1
B.6.2 |
Carbohydrates in Cellular Nutrition
Sugars and Starches
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load |
23
23
24 |
B.7
B.7.1
B.7.2
B.7.3 |
Functional Foods
Soy Protein
Phytochemical-Rich Fruits and Vegetables
Beyond the Four Food Groups |
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28
28
32 |
C
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7 |
Vitamins and Minerals
Introduction
Pregnancy and Birth Defects
Immune Function
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Obesity and Diabetes
Safety of Vitamins |
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38
38
39
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40
41
42 |
D
D.1
D.2
D.3
D.3.1
D.3.2
D.3.3
D.3.4
D.4
D.4.1
D.4.2
D.4.3
D.4.4 |
Weight Management and Meal Replacement
Definition of Obesity
Causes of Obesity
Body-Fat Regulation and Function as an Endocrine Organ
Female Fat
Abdominal Fat
Brain Centers and Body Fat
Genes and Obesity
Meal Replacements
History of Meal Replacements
Nutrient Composition of Herbalife Formula 1 and High-Protein/Low-Carb Drink
Mix
Clinical Research on Meal Replacement
Recent Research on ShapeWorks® (Abstract) |
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45
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46
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49
49
50
50
52 |
E
E.1
E.2
E.3
E.4
E.5 |
Body Composition
Classification According to Lean Body Mass
RMR and Predicted Weight Loss from Lean Body Mass
Basic Science Behind Bioimpedance
Challenges in the Use of Bioelectrical Impedance
Future Research and Other Methods |
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55
56
56
58
58 |
F
F.1
F.2
F.3
F.4
F.5
F.6
F.7
F.8 |
The Safety of Caffeine and It's Effect in
Weight Management
What is Caffeine?
Coffee Consumption
Caffeine Safety
Fibrocystic Breast Disease and Caffeine Consumption
Osteoporosis and Caffeine Consumption
Caffeine and Blood Cholesterol
Caffeine and Blood Pressure
Caffeine and Heart Disease |
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60
61
61
62
62
63
63
63 |
G
G.1
G.2
G.3
G.3.1
G.3.2
G.4
G.5 |
Metabolic Syndrome and the Co-morbidities of
Overweight and Obesity
Diabesity
Heart Disease and Hypertension
Fatty Liver Disease and Cirrhosis
Diagnosing Fatty Liver Disease
Other Causes of Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Failure
Cancer
Changes with Aging in Body Fat and Chronic Disease Risk |
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Herbalife Physician Reference Manual
3rd Edition 2007,
Herbalife International Inc.
Copyright: David Heber, M.D. Ph.D.
Chairman, Herbalife Scientific and Nutrition Advisory Boards
$49.95
Our Price $39.97
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This Herbalife Physician Reference manual is not intended for the purpose of preventing, diagnosing or
treating any illness or disease. It is intended solely as a source of
information about Herbalife's nutritional programs. The programs mentioned in
this manual are represented as food or food supplements and not being
represented by Herbalife or its scientific and nutrition Advisory Board as
being medical treatments or cures, nor are they considered substitutes for
proper medical diagnosis or treatment.
And again, thank you to those contributing to herbal nutrition solutions.
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