{"id":614,"date":"2026-07-27T09:12:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webdirectms.com\/urway\/?page_id=614"},"modified":"2026-07-27T09:13:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:13:06","slug":"consumer_bill_of_rights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webdirectms.com\/urway\/consumer_bill_of_rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumer Bill of Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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(1)\u2003The Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights shall consist of the following provisions:<\/p>\n

(A)\u2003WARNING: RAPID WEIGHT LOSS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. RAPID WEIGHT LOSS IS WEIGHT LOSS OF MORE THAN 1 AND 1\/2\u00a0POUNDS TO 2 POUNDS PER WEEK OR WEIGHT LOSS OF MORE THAN 1 PERCENT OF BODY WEIGHT PER WEEK AFTER THE SECOND WEEK OF PARTICIPATION IN A WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM.\u00a0Please note that these guidelines are provided as a general rule and that the definition of rapid weight loss may vary based on individual circumstances and the specific weight-loss program.<\/p>\n

(B)\u2003CONSULT YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING ANY WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM.<\/p>\n

(C)\u2003ONLY PERMANENT LIFESTYLE CHANGES, SUCH AS MAKING HEALTHFUL FOOD CHOICES AND INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PROMOTE LONG-TERM WEIGHT LOSS.<\/p>\n

(D)\u2003QUALIFICATIONS OF YOUR PROVIDER ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.<\/p>\n

(E)\u2003YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO:<\/p>\n

1.\u2003ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS OF THIS PROGRAM, ITS NUTRITIONAL CONTENT, PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS, AND ANY OTHER ASPECT OF THE PROGRAM.<\/p>\n

2.\u2003RECEIVE AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF THE ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED PRICE OF THE WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM, INCLUDING EXTRA PRODUCTS, SERVICES, SUPPLEMENTS, EXAMINATIONS, AND LABORATORY TESTS.<\/p>\n

3.\u2003KNOW THE ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.<\/p>\n

4.\u2003KNOW THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DIETITIAN OR NUTRITIONIST WHO HAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM ACCORDING TO s.\u00a0468.505<\/u><\/a>(1)(j), FLORIDA STATUTES.<\/p>\n

(2)\u2003The copies of the Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights to be posted according to s.\u00a0501.0573<\/u><\/a>(6) shall be printed in at least 24-point boldfaced type on one side of a sign. The palm-sized copies to be distributed according to s.\u00a0501.0573<\/u><\/a>(5) shall be in boldfaced type and legible. Each weight-loss provider shall be responsible for producing appropriate copies of the Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights.\u00a0The responsibility of printing physical copies can be shared with the client, if agreed upon.History.\u2014s. 4, ch. 93-274; s. 45, ch. 2000-154.<\/p>\n

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