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Updated in 2009, this weight control program provides lesson plans, Power points, handouts, pre-made menus, recipes and a walking program that can help those dealing with overweight, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic diseases to lose weight and become more physically fit.
Objectives
Participants will be able to
- determine an appropriate calorie level to promote healthy weight control.
- follow a set of pre-made menus at that calorie level.
- make permanent changes in food selection to reduce fat, sodium and calories.
- increase physical activity.
- reduce risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes.
Description
- This curriculum includes 25 different lesson plans. While this curriculum is designed for the general adult population, it is appropriate for those who have diabetes.
- Each lesson plan includes Power Point slides with imbedded scripts, handouts, and a recipe.
- During each lesson, participants hear a 15 minute lecture, walk for 45 minutes and taste a reduced calorie recipe.
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Walk-a-Weigh received the Second Place National Award for Educational Curriculum Packages from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Contact Connie Crawley at ccrawley@uga.edu or 706-542-3773 if you have questions about the curriculum. For those wishing to use Walk-a-Weigh outside the state of Georgia, it can be purchased as a CD for $15. It is available on-line for free to Extension employees with a special password. Order brochure.
Contact Connie Crawley to order the curriculum at ccrawley@uga.edu or 706-542-3773.
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