Reference Tools
The following are collected weight management resources for health professionals. Click on a category listed below to be taken to corresponding reference tools. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view the files. VA Weight Management Policy BMI/Obesity Reference Manual Discipline Specific Pocket Guides Implementation MOVE!23 Patient Questionnaire Behavior Change Nutrition Physical Activity Patient Handouts Modules for Group Sessions Weight Loss Medication MOVE!® Intensive Bariatric Surgery VA Weight Management Policy Back To Top 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 Back To Top 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 Back To Top MOVE!® Reference Manual Implementation Back To Top MOVE!® Benefit Chart MOVE!® Algorithm MOVE!23 Patient Questionnaire Back To Top MOVE!23 Paper and Pencil Version Behavior Change Back To Top Stages of Change Table Instructional video, Behavior Change Counseling in Chronic Care, University of Washington GHC, "Take Care to Learn" (2003) Nutrition Back To Top 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 Back To Top 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 Back To Top 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 Back To Top Link to VA Pharmacy Benefits Management Strategic Healthcare Group National PBM Drug Monograph - Orlistat (Xenical) Criteria-for-Use Checklist for Orlistat (Xenical) MOVE!® Intensive Back To Top MOVE!® Intensive Bariatric Surgery Back To Top Pre-Operative Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluation
Reviewed/Updated Date: January 23, 2013
