April 2010
Weight management programs and assistance for children and adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that clinicians screen children ages six to 18 years for obesity and refer them to programs to improve their weight.
Comprehensive programs include three components:
- Counseling for weight loss or healthy diet
- Counseling for physical activity or a physical activity program
- Behavioral management techniques, such as goal setting and self monitoring
Moderate- to high-intensity programs involve more than 25 hours of contact with the child and/or the family over a six-month period. Families who seek treatment for obesity should look for programs that address:
- Physical activity
- Behavioral skill-building
- Weight control through healthy food choices
Asuris has a variety of tools and customizable programs to support you and your patients. View the following information available to our members on myAsuris.com by using the guest pass code PROVIDER:
- Move It Program
- Healthy Living Programs
- Healthy Journey Program
myAsuris.com also includes the following interactive tools:
- Articles
- Recipes
- Family Fun
- Meal Planner
- Diet Manager
- Shopping List
- Fitness Planner
- Health Calculators
- Walking Challenge
- Quizzes & Assessments
- Interactive Education Links
We hope you will encourage your Asuris patients to visit our Web site, utilize the support tools and track their progress.