Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Weight Management Program is available to the following
members of Team Coast Guard:
For Coast Guard members exceeding maximum allowable body fat, please visit the Body Fat Probation Resources page.
Purpose of Program
The Weight Management program is intended to assist members
that are interested in gaining, losing or maintaining weight through
education and intervention methods for successfully managing one’s own
weight in a safe, healthy manner. In turn, members can learn how to stay
in compliance with the Coast Guard weight standards.
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a continuous struggle for
many individuals. Numerous factors such as diet, exercise, stress and
genetics influence one’s ability to successfully maintain a healthy
weight. The Weight Management Program provides the support, resources and
education needed to help participants safely achieve a healthy weight and
adopt better nutrition as a part of a healthier lifestyle.
Program
Confidentiality
Discussions and names of members on the CG Weight Program are
confidential between the member, unit admin, unit command, and/or
medical doctor or Health Promotion Manager
(HPM).
Definitions
The following definitions apply to the Weight Management Program:
Services and Resources Available
Effective, sustainable weight management requires a balance between
calories taken in and calories expended, a commitment to regular fitness
and effective stress management. Health promotion personnel can assist
members with a lifestyle plan that will free them from the diet roller
coaster with the following resources and services:
Requesting Services or Resources
These services or resources can be obtained by contacting the Health Promotion Manager or EAP counselor on your
Regional Work-Life Staff. Work-Life Staffs are located at Integrated
Support Commands CG-wide and at the Headquarters Support Command.
Program References
The following references provide details of the Weight
Management Program:
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Health Promotion Manager on your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the
Headquarters Health Promotion Program Manager, Tim Merrell at (202)
475-5146, fax (202) 475-5907, or email at
Timothy.M.Merrell@uscg.mil.
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