Weight
Put Prevention Into Practice
Name:______________________________________________________
RX for Prevention: ___________________________________________
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Follow-up:___________________________________________________
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Clinician's Signature: _________________________________________
Date:_______________________________________________________
- A healthy weight for you is approximately _______________________.
- Being overweight can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and other serious health
problems.
- The best way to control your weight is to limit fat and calories in your diet.
- Eat a variety of foods, especially vegetables, fruits, dry beans such as red beans,
whole grains such as corn and barley, and whole-grain breads and cereals.
- Eat foods low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol (e.g., fish, poultry prepared without
skin, lean meat, and low-fat dairy products).
- Get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.
- Keep extra weight off.
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