About This Booklet
Healthy weight, Healthy Living has been developed to
educate you about
the health risks associated with obesity and the steps you can take
with your doctor to minimize or reduce your health risk. It will help
you understand the process your doctor may use to assess and treat
you. It will
also help you:
• Find out if your health may be at risk due to obesity.
• Be an active, informed partner with your doctor whenever s/he
talks about your health and weight.
• Decide whether to bring up the subject with your doctor.
This booklet is organized into four parts:
• How to Assess Health Risk
• Making the Right Decision
• I’ve Decided to Lose Weight. What Happens Next?
• I’ve Decided to Prevent Further Weight Gain. What Happens
Next?
Each part is written in a question-and-answer format that walks you
through the process your physician may use to assess your health risk.
Each part discusses the steps you and your doctor may want to take
based on your health risk. You can also use these questions to help
you talk with your doctor. The Table of Contents
lists each question discussed in the booklet as well as the page on
which it can be found.
Appendices tell you where you can find all kinds of educational
materials and programs, services, and healthcare professionals that
specialize in weight loss and weight maintenance in your community.
The appendices also contain a “Food and Activity Diary” that can be
photocopied to help you track your eating and exercise
habits. A form for recording any questions and concerns that you may
want to discuss with your doctor is also provided.
We suggest that you read this booklet carefully before your next
visit with your doctor. You may even want to bring it with you.
If your doctor needs a copy of Guidance for Treatment of Adult
Obesity, s/he may get a copy by sending $10.00 to:
Shape Up America!
Suite 306
6707 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817-1129
You can also order additional copies of this booklet, Healthy
Weight, Healthy Living,
by sending $10.00 to:
Shape Up America!
Suite 306
6707 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817-1129
