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It is well known that weight loss and healthy weight maintenance can reduce the risk of many chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.  In addition to prevention, there is extensive information available that suggests that healthy eating and being physically active on a regular basis can help the management of disease and possibly reversal of it.  As healthcare providers, it is essential that we address these issues with our patients and provide for them the appropriate information to meet their needs. Below are some websites with resources that may be helpful to you in your clinical practice.

For Providers

People are three times more likely to try to lose weight if advised to do so by a physician or other health professional.

CanDo is interested in working with local health care providers to help promote physical activity and healthy eating to prevent obesity and related chronic diseases. Please contact Virginia Clark at (970)495-7517 or ve2@pvhs.org to learn how CanDo can support your clinic in promoting lifestyle medicine.

Helpful Web Links for Providers

American College of Lifestyle Medicine is the first national medical specialty society for healthcare professionals who utilize lifestyle interventions as the primary therapeutic tool in the treatment and management of disease.

The American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. Click here for ACSM position stands.

Exercise is Medicine is a joint venture of The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association aimed to make physical activity and exercise a standard part of a disease prevention and treatment medical paradigm in the United States.
Exercise is Medicine Recommendations
Exercise is Medicine: Provider Page

America On the Move
America On the Move’s Healthcare Professional Toolkit (HCP Toolkit) provides downloadable materials that will help your patients understand the importance of energy balance, the link between obesity and health concerns, and the long-term benefits of making wise food and activity choices.
 
The American Heart Association’s mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.
Lifestyle Resource
Facilitating Behavior Change - Free Resource

American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

http://www.health.gov is a portal to the web sites of a number of multi-agency health initiatives and activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other federal departments and agencies. Go here for links to the most current physical activity and dietary guidelines for Americans.

The HealthierUS initiative is a national effort to improve people’s lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote community health and wellness.

US Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition’s “Make your Calories Count” program for healthy weight management

US Department of Agriculture’s MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help your patient’s plan and assess their food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Kaiser Permanente Motivational Interviewing
Free online training

For Patients

Be Your Healthy Best Calendar

Make a commitment to be your healthy best. Download this easy to use calendar, choose just one of the 7 easy steps to being healthy, and track your goal on this calendar for one month. Do it on your own or do it as a family!

Helpful Web Links

America On the Move challenges you, your family and your community to take small steps and make small changes to a healthier way of life.

MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

The American Heart Association’s mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Better lifestyle habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. Learn what you can do to help prevent heart disease and stroke. Click here to learn more about what you can do to live a healthy lifestyle.

The American Diabetes Association  is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.      Healthy Living Resource Page

CanDo spotlight!

The Family Medicine Center in Fort Collins is piloting a lifestyle medicine program to help patients improve their health with physical activity & healthy eating.