Via practica 3/2008

POSSIBILITIES OF USING OF FOOD SUPPLEMENTS IN TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH OVERwEIGHT AND OBESITY

The issue of usage of food supplements has been a largely discussed topic in recent times predominately in connection with role of food supplements in therapeutic plans. As far as weight reduction is concerned there exist larger amount of accessible food supplements. Those can play a significant role in struggle against overweight and obesity but only if well selected and used.

Keywords: overweight, obesity, food supplements, foods for particular nutritional uses.