Why is Weight Control so important?Extra pounds and belly fat are hazardous to your health, but you can take control and reach a Healthy Weight. Get a Nutrition Check Up with a trained medical expert.

Obesity is hazardous to your health. Extra pounds shorten your life.
1 in 2 American adults or 66% are overweight or obese, and at increased risk for the following diseases that may be triggered by extra weight. At 40lbs overweight, you have a:

• 360% chance of heart disease
  
• 2660% greater chance of type II diabetes
  
• 260% chance of high blood pressure
  
• 400% greater chance of degenerative arthritis
  
• 270% greater chance of gall stones
  
• 100% greater chance of death
  
• Other known risk factors include certain types of cancer, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis.

How do you know your optimum body size?
Two measures are used to assess your appropriate weight and body fat: Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference. BMI is your weight in relation to your height. Use the calculator in our wellness center to determine your BMI.

Do You Know Your BMI ?
Underweight: Less than 18.5
Normal weight: 18.6 - 24.9
Overweight: 25 - 29.9
Obesity class 1: 30 - 34.9
Obesity class 2: 35 - 39.9
Obesity class 3: 40 and over
A BMI over 30 shortens life 2-5 years
If you are over 45 years old, shortens life by 13 years.

The Million Women Study reports a high cancer rate with a high BMI. Cancer occurred in 45,037 participants, resulting in 17,203 deaths. Relative cancer risks increased with a higher body mass index. Obesity contributes to 25-30 % of major cancers, most notably breast, colon, endometrial and colorectal cancer.

Do You know your Waist Circumference? Got belly fat? Measure your waist.
Men: less than 40 inches optimal
Women: less than 35 inches optimal
Are you an apple or a pear? Extra weight in the abdominal area is known to increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

The National Institute of Health's Nurses Health Study of more than 44,000 women found significant disease risk with increased waist circumference-belly fat:
79% increase in mortality for all causes
63% increase for cancer
99% increase for cardiovasculaar mortality.
Even normal weight women with elevated waist circumference increased their risk for cardiovascular disease.
Abdominal obesity is hazardous to your health. Report in Circulation 2008
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A Small Change in Weight has a great impact on Health. Set Realistic Goals for Weight Loss

Live Longer, Live Healthier!
Weight loss will help decrease all disease risk factors!
We look for :
Minimum 7 to 10% Weight Reduction
Prevention of weight gain
Maintaining body weight over time
Realistic, Achievable and Sustainable Goals

What is your BMI?
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• Health Knowledge: Know the Facts
  
• Good Nutrition
  
• Healthy Food Choices
  
• Balanced Meals & Portion Control
  
• Cooking Light
  
• Healthy Eating Behaviors
  
• Exercise for Fitness
  
• Wellness Focus

Local home visits and office appointments available by Registered Dietitians serving St Augustine,Jacksonville, St. John's County and Duval County, Florida.
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