Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the definition of Overweight?
  2. What is Obesity?
  3. What is BMI?
  4. Why Should I Care About Being Overweight or Obese?
  5. Does Losing Weight Really Make a Difference?
  6. Is RiteWay Safe?
  7. How Long Will it Take Before I See Results?

 

What is the definition of Overweight?
Eighty percent of the adult population in America is overweight. Overweight is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of greater than 25.  These numbers have grown dramatically, from 58% in 1983. The numbers of American children that are overweight continues to rise, more than doubling in the last 20 years.

What is Obesity?
Obesity is a disease that affects nearly one-third of the adult American population (approximately 60 million). The number of overweight and obese Americans has continued to increase since 1960, a trend that is not slowing down. Today, 64.5 percent of adult Americans (about 127 million) are categorized as being overweight or obese. Each year, obesity causes at least 300,000 excess deaths in the U.S., and healthcare costs of American adults with obesity amount to approximately $100 billion.

What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a mathematical calculation used to determine whether a patient is overweight or obese.

BMI is calculated by dividing a person's body weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared (weight [kg] height [m]2) or by using the conversion with pounds (lbs) and inches (in) squared. You can calculate your own BMI with our BMI Calculator. This number can be misleading, however, for very muscular people, or for pregnant or lactating women.

Why Should I Care About Being Overweight or Obese?
Numerous studies have shown that being overweight or obese can dramatically increase your risk of a number of deadly diseases, including Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease and Stroke. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that obesity doubles the risk of heart failure. In addition obesity may have a negative effect on your insurance rates and your career choices.

Does Losing Weight Really Make a Difference?
 Yes, even a small drop in your weight can have a profound effect on your overall health. According to a study reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology a reduction in weight by as little as 5-10% reduced the risk of death by up to 44%.

Is RiteWay Safe?
 Yes, because RiteWay is all natural, and has no harmful stimulants it is safe to be used by virtually anyone. The Medical University that formulated RiteWay focused on developing a weight loss supplement that could be used around the world by everyone.

How Long Will it Take Before I See Results?
The amount of weight loss will vary depending on factors such as an individual's makeup, the degree of obesity before starting or what diet is followed while on the program but one can expect to lose in the region of 2 lbs per week.