Shanxi clinic leads the way in weight control initiative

Plates of freshly grilled meat and rounds of cold beer used to be a staple of summer nights for Ji, a 31-year-old resident of Jincheng, Shanxi province. With no routine exercises and an appetite for various noodle dishes, Ji, who is 1.8 meters tall, saw his weight climb from 70 to 95 kilograms in four years.

"When I found that it was difficult for me to buy clothes that fit and when my knees started to hurt, I made up my mind to seek professional help to lose weight," said Ji, who asked to be identified only by his surname.

In December, Ji visited the weight management clinic at Jincheng People's Hospital, where he was thoroughly examined to determine his body composition and metabolic indicators and received detailed guidance on daily diet and workout routines.