Patient Education

Make an impact!
Education, early intervention and effective patient counseling are essential obesity prevention activities.  Download patient handouts, fact sheets and other resources. 

• Aim for a Healthy Weight, Information for Patients and the Public
  Handouts, resources and counseling tips are part of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute’s Obesity Education Initiative.

• Get Fit Colorado
  This free weight-loss program uses counselors to guide people through lifestyle changes for long-term weight loss, sponsored by National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Kaiser Permanente, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 

• MyPyramid.Gov
  Use the food pyramid to provide recommendations and resources for your patients.   

• Weight Loss Management handout for patients
  This weight loss handout with BMI chart, questionnaires, diary, and tips, is intended to be distributed to patients and was developed by the American Medical Association (AMA).  

• Medicare Preventive Services (English): Fact sheet for patients
• Medicare Preventive Services (Spanish): Fact sheet for patients
• Medicare Frequently Asked Questions (English): Fact sheet for patients