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Obesity is reaching "epidemic proportions" in the United
States, said Surgeon General David Satcher recently, and could soon
cause as much preventable disease and death as cigarette smoking.
More than 61 percent of adults and 14 percent of adolescents are
affected by obesity and some 300,000 die each year from health problems
directly related to obesity, Satcher noted.
He released a call to action to “battle” the condition.
This issue of the patient newsletter is dedicated to weight management
programs that can help you join the battle against obesity.
Beaver Health Education has lots of resources, classes and information
for someone who wants to lose weight! Learn how to shed those pounds
the safe and satisfying way by signing up for the Life-Style Class
taught by Registered Dietitian Margaret Heath. In this 12 week class
you will weigh in weekly, receive a personalized diet plan and new
information each week about how to vary your eating habits, enjoy
your food and still lose weight. You may also request private, individualized
appointments with any of our five registered dietitians.
In the Total Wellness class taught by Dr. Ernie Medina, you will
be introduced to ideas about wellness in all areas of your life.
You will see real life models of fat and muscle, and learn about
body composition with a body fat analysis. Dr. Medina offers numerous
options for support and monitoring including: quarterly individual
appointments, monthly support groups, "Fast Start" small
groups, telephone follow-ups and individual coaching. As you improve
your eating and exercising habits you will be delighted, as many
folks have been, to drop clothing sizes, gain muscle mass, and increase
your energy level.
Kid Fit, taught by Dr.Kim Knowlton, is a fun and active class for
kids whose health is effected by obesity, inactivity and poor nutrition
habits. Kids learn how to take better care of themselves through
games and activities in a positive learning environment. Dr. Knowlton
is happy to see kids individually in follow-up and private appointments.
Kids taking this class feel better about themselves and learn how
to make good choices to improve their health.
Join the growing group of people who want to lose weight and improve
how they feel by attending a class or support group that will inform
and enlighten you.
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Lynda Randolph of Health Education uses the body fat machine on
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