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The following are collected weight management resources for health professionals. Click on a category listed below to be taken to corresponding reference tools.
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VA Weight Management Policy
- MOVE! Weight Management Program For Veterans (MOVE!) VHA Handbook 1120.1
- Managing Overweight and/or Obesity for Veterans Everywhere (MOVE!) Program Information Letter 10-2004-014
BMI/Obesity
- BMI Chart
- Medical Complications of Obesity
- The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Managing Obesity: A Clinician's Aid
- National Institutes of Health - Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report
- National Institutes of Health - The Practical Guide: Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
- US Preventive Services Task Force - Screening for Obesity in Adults
- Screening and Interventions for Obesity in Adults: Summary of the Evidence for the US Preventive Services Task Force
Reference Manual
Implementation
MOVE!11 Patient Questionnaire
MOVE!11 Paper and Pencil Version
Behavior Change
- Stages of Change Table
- Instructional video, Behavior Change Counseling in Chronic Care, University of Washington GHC, "Take Care to Learn" (2003)
Nutrition
- Calorie Deficit Table
- Estimated Energy Needs Spreadsheet
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- MyPyramid Getting Started
- MyPyramid Education Framework
- Anatomy of MyPyramid
- MyPyramid Mini-Poster
- MyPyramid Calorie Levels
- MyPyramid Food Intake Patterns
- Dietary Guidelines Food Guidance System Food Label Working Together
- DASH Eating Plan
Physical Activity
- Physical Activity Decision Aid
- Pre-Exercise Cardiovascular Risk Stratification
- Adapted PARMedX (Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination)
- Clinical Practice Recommendations for Pedometers
- Clinical Staff Guide To Pedometer
- MOVE! Brochure - A Guide to Using Your Pedometer
- Prescription for Health - Pedometer
- Prescription for Health - Odometer
- US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine - How to Write an Exercise Prescription
- Basic Exercise Prescription Form
- Advanced Exercise Prescription Form
- General Physical Activities Defined by Level of Intensity
- Target Heart Rate Table
- Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Growing Stronger Strength Training for Older Adults
- Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Community Task Force on Preventive Services - Promoting Physical Activity
- Physical Activity Guidelines
Modules for Group Sessions
Behavior
- GB01 — Coping With Stress Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB02 — Weighing Your Options Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB04 — Guiding Thoughts And Images Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB05 — Tempted Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB06 — Irrational Ideas About Eating Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB07 — Motivation Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB09 — Lose Weight By Planning Ahead Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB10 — Pleasure Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB11 — Self - Control Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB12 — Self - Esteem Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB13 — Wellness Leader ver. 1.0a
- GB14 — What Is Mental Health Leader ver. 1.0a
Nutrition
- GN01 — Cook It Healthy Leader ver. 1.0a
- GN02 — Dining Out Leader ver. 1.0a
- GN03 — Fast Foods Leader ver. 1.0a
- GN05 — Be A Frequent Feeder Leader ver. 1.0a
- GN08 — How To Read A Food Label Leader ver. 1.0a
- GN09 — Snacks And Sweets Leader ver. 1.0a
- GN10 — Water Leader ver. 1.0a
Physical Activity
- GP01 — Making A Good Fit For Active Feet Leader ver. 1.0a
- GP02 — Barriers To Physical Activity Leader ver. 1.0a
- GP03 — Benefits Of Regular Physical Activity Leaderver. 1.0a
- GP04 — Exercise On A Budget Leader ver. 1.0a
- GP05 — F I T T Leader ver. 1.0a
- GP06 — How To Take Your Heart Rate Leader ver. 1.0a
- GP07 — If You Sit Or Stand M O V E Leader ver. 1.0a
- GP08 — Lack Of Time For Physical Activity Leader ver. 1.0a
- GP09 — Prevention Tips For Sore Muscles Or Cramps Leader ver. 1.0a
- GP10 — When To Stop Exercising Leader ver. 1.0a
Weight Loss Medications
- Link to VA Pharmacy Benefits Management Strategic Healthcare Group
- National PBM Drug Monograph - Orlistat (Xenical)
- Criteria-for-Use Checklist for Orlistat (Xenical)
