The Weight Watchers weight-loss plan is developed by respected health professionals. However, Weight Watchers isn't a medical organization and we can't give you medical advice. We also urge you to get periodic medical checkups. Weight loss can create physical changes that should be medically monitored. Studies have shown, for example, that weight loss can aggravate gall bladder illness.
Medical monitoring is especially important for people with a known medical condition.
The Plan is healthful, but isn't intended to treat any illness or disease. In addition, teens and women nursing a child who want to attend meetings must follow a specific plan and policies to meet their specific requirements. Weight Watchers prohibits participation in its weight loss plan by those individuals with an active medical diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, those whose weight is less than 5 pounds above the minimum weight of the Weight Watchers Weight Ranges, and during pregnancy. Weight Watchers also prohibits subscription to our online weight loss products and offerings by those individuals who are breastfeeding and individuals age 17 years and younger. If you are being treated for an illness, taking prescription medication, or following a therapeutic diet to treat a disease, it's especially important to show the Weight Watchers weight loss plan to your physician.