Aim for a Healthy Weight Primary Care Provider Education Kit
Here’s everything you need to start an effective weight management program in your office or clinic. Based on the latest scientific evidence on the treatment of overweight patients, the items in the kit let you efficiently team up with your patients to help them achieve a safe, effective weight. They include:
Quick-reference card on steps to effective patient weight management
Pocket-size waist circumference measurer
Customizable patient health and weight profile sheets
Reproducible patient handouts including:
Weekly Food and Activity Diary
Sample Reduced Calorie Menus
Food Preparation Tips
Dining Out Tips
Complete NHLBI reference library on state-of the-science for the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults, including the Practical Guide (88 pages) and Evidence Report (228 pages)
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