getting the guidelines to consumers. motivating businesses to follow the guidelines raise consumer...
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Getting the Guidelines to Consumers
Motivating Businesses to Follow the Guidelines
• Raise consumer awareness
• Increase demand for the Guidelines as a screening tool
Finding a Weight Loss Program that Works for You
Questions to Ask
• What’s involved in following the program?• What are the staff qualifications?• What are the risks of using the product or
service?• What are all the costs of this program?• How can I improve my chances for keeping the
weight off?• How successful are other people who follow
this program?
Checklist for Evaluating Weight Loss Products and Services
• Is there an initial evaluation?• What type of health professional will supervise the
participant?• What is the caloric intake and monitoring process?• What is the timeline for monitoring progress?• What are the specific plan details (i.e., food, physical
activity, support)?• What are the risks?• What are the costs?
Being Overweight: A Risky Business
Learn how to rate the risk of overweight using:• Weight• Body Mass Index (BMI)• Waist Circumference
Personal Health Profile Evaluation Checklist
• Weight• Height• BMI• Waist Circumference
This profile can be completed with a primary care provider to determine:
• Blood Pressure• Cholesterol (total, HDL,
LDL, triglycerides)• Blood Sugar
Ordering Information
International Food Information Council Foundation
http://ific.org
Consumer Information Center
1-888-PUEBLO
1-888-878-3256
www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
Partnership for Healthy Weight Management
www.consumer.gov/weightloss
Bulk Ordering
Contact IFIC Foundation publications at 202-296-4632