1、Living WellProvided by:Your Guide Your JourneyYour Guide to Health&Wellness 2Thank you for your interest in our health and wellness guide.Managing your weight can be difficult.This guide was made with that in mind.It is meant to be a helpful tool to use during your health journey.WeightManagementNut
2、ritionExerciseChronic WeightManagement OptionsWELCOMEHealthy Lifestyle changesHow to be successful long termADDITIONAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE:OACs Educational ResourcesObesityAction.org/libraryObesity Care Providers LocatorObesityCarePOACs WebsiteObesityAction.orgThis guide is brought to you by the
3、 Obesity Action Coalition(OAC).The OAC is a National non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by the disease of obesity through awareness,education,advocacy and support.In this guide,youwill learn about:In addition to this guide,the OAC has many resources to h
4、elp you on your journey toward improved health.The OAC strives to offer science-based educational materials designed to allow everyone to make educated decisions about their weight and health.It is our hope that you will use this guide throughout your journey.Inside,youwill find many useful tools su
5、ch as;a food journal,activity tracker,body mass index(BMI)chart and much more.These tools will help you learn more about your lifestyle choices and help you track your progress.If you have any questions regarding this guide or any other resource,please email infoobesityaction.org or call(800)717-311
6、7.Your Guide to Health&Wellness 3Table of contentsYour Weight&HealthYour weight and health go hand-in-hand.This section discusses why your weight is important,ways to measure your weight,obesity and obesity-related conditions.It is important to understand why and how your weight affects your health.