EatRight provides customized, effective strategies that empower individuals to change their lifestyle, achieve personal health goals, and to lose

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1 EatRight provides customized, effective strategies that empower individuals to change their lifestyle, achieve personal health goals, and to lose weight. The support to succeed!

2 Obesity What do we really know? Recent studies show Obesity is associated with an increased risk of death, particularly in adults younger than age 65 years? 1-5 In fact, obesity has been shown to reduce life expectancy by 6 to 20 years depending on age and race. 3,6 The leading causes of death in persons who are obese are ischemic heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases and cancer such as liver, kidney, breast, endometrial, prostate, and colon. 4 How many Americans are struggling with overweight and obesity? More than 2 in 3 adults are considered to be overweight or obese. 7 More than 1 in 3 adults are considered to be obese. 7. More than 1 in 20 adults are considered to have extreme obesity. 7 How does Alabama compare to national health trends related to obesity? SMART BRFSS (Selected Metropolitan/Micropolitan Area* Risk Trends from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) Alabama Percentage of US and Alabama Adults Reporting Selected Health Risks, BRFSS 2010 Percent Health Status Exercise Diabetes Obesity Alabama Nationwide (States and DC) * Metropolitan statistical area Group of counties that contain at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more inhabitants. Micropolitan statistical area Group of counties that contain at least one urban cluster of at least 10,000 but less than 50,000 inhabitants. Metropolitan Division Smaller group of counties within a metropolitan statistical area which contains 2.5 million or more inhabitants. (Source: U.S. Office of Management and Budget) All footnote resources throughout brochure can be

3 Medical Complications of Obesity Sleep apnea Stroke Obesity Table If you are this tall You are obese if you weigh more than (lbs.) Lung disease Asthma Pulmonary blood clots Liver disease Fatty liver Cirrhosis Gallstones Cancer Breast Uterus Colon Esophagus Pancreas Kidney Prostate SOURCE: Adapted from Yale University Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity What Works? A comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach including the expertise of 11, 14 physicians, dietitians, exercise specialists and behavioral therapists 11, 12, 13 Individual and group support promoting behavior modification 9, 10, 11 Time-calorie displacement 8, 11 Meal Replacement products Long-term accountability and support 11 Heart disease Abnormal lipid profile High blood pressure Diabetes Pancreatitis Women Abnormal periods Infertility Arthritis Inflamed veins, often with blood clots Gout 6'4" 6'3" 6'2" 6'1" 6'0" 5'11" 5'10" 5'9" 5'8" 5'7" 5'6" 5'5" 5'4" 5'3" 5'2" 5'1" 5'0" SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Table Calculate Your Body Mass Index Web Site Obesity & You Some people are living with obesity and do not know it. Obesity means that you have too much body fat and is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) above 30. Taking in more calories than you burn can lead to weight gain, and ultimately, obesity. Use the obesity table above to identify if you are at risk for obesity. The good news is that obesity can be improved by lifestyle changes. It has been shown that as little as 10% weight loss can make a big impact on your health. An active lifestyle along with healthy eating can help you lose weight and improve your health. Our team at would like to help you reach your weight loss goals and prevent obesity from negatively impacting your life.

4 How to Enroll in the program? 1 CALL to schedule your first appointment 2 MEET Measure your Metabolism and meet our team You will then meet with an EatRight physician, dietitian, exercise specialist and behaviorist. Our team of clinicians will partner with you to ensure that you enroll in the EatRight program that best fits your health goals. 3 Optifast Medical Risk Reduction Clinic BEGIN What does each program offer? Program OPTIFAST Medical Risk Reduction Clinic Average weight loss per week 2-4 lbs/week 1-2 lbs/week Weekly Classes OPTIFAST Full Formula and Transition Classes (52 weeks total) Lifestyle Class (24 weeks total) Frequency of clinic Weekly Every 4-6 weeks Medical monitoring Yes Yes Meal Replacement products Yes As directed by MD Dietitian counseling Individual and Group Sessions Individual and Group Sessions Exercise counseling Personal Training and Group Sessions Individual and Group Sessions Behaviorist counseling Individual and Group Sessions Optional ($)

5 EatRight OPTIFAST Program Do you feel as if you have tried diet after diet and are still not achieving desired weight loss? OPTIFAST is the program for you! The OPTIFAST meal replacement program is a serious solution to weight loss and can be an alternative to weight loss surgery. OPTIFAST utilizes a full meal replacement plan that gradually transitions to selfprepared everyday meals. You will be closely monitored and given the support, counseling, and education from our team of physicians, dietitians, exercise specialists and behaviorists. All OPTIFAST participants receive personal training with one of our Exercise Specialists and individual sessions with an EatRight behaviorist. Our team of experts want to provide you with long erious term Sosupport through weekly clinic and group classes to ensure that this is a long term solution to your weight loss battle. The weekly OPTIFAST classes are heavily focused on behavior modification, including the following topics: Eating Style Enhancing Self Esteem Knowing Nutrients Setting Compelling Goals Personal History Embracing Change Communication Managing Cues Exercise Time Management Asserting Yourself Making Changes Traveler s Guide Special Occasions Building Support I & II Over 50 lbs average weight loss 11% 14% average decrease in blood pressure 1 average decrease in cholesterol 1 ~50% of patients maintain a loss > 5% of initial weight 5 yrs after treatment 2

6 Medical Risk Reduction Clinic: Do you have a health condition that you d like to control while losing weight? The Medical Risk Reduction clinic is designed for individuals that want to lose weight to improve a condition related to obesity like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea. Individuals enrolled in the Medical Risk Reduction clinic meet with a physician, exercise specialist, and dietitian every 4-6 weeks. Our clinicians provide research-based weight loss recommendations during each clinic visit. Individuals enrolled in the Medical Risk Reduction clinic attend the EatRight Lifestyle classes for weekly accountability and group support. Lifestyle Class Are you looking for a fun, interactive, informative class to help you learn the skills to lose weight and keep it off? The EatRight Lifestyle class is a 24- week nutrition education class taught by a Registered Dietitian and Exercise Specialist. EatRight Lifestyle helps you beat the odds of the weight-loss battle by giving you the skills and support to lose weight and keep it off. The Lifestyle class provides weekly accountability to help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals. Participants receive nutritionally analyzed meals during each class to make meal preparation easy and delicious. The topics covered in the Lifestyle class include the following: 4 Self-Observation 4 Meal Planning 4 Goal Setting 4 Physical Activity 4 Getting Support 4 Grocery Guide 4 Stress Management 4 Dining Out 4 Quick Cooking and Meal Assembly 4 Barriers to Change 4 Mindful Eating 4 Eating Personalities 4 Vitamin and Minerals: Getting Enough? 4 Pushing Through the Plateau 4 The Science of Appetite 4 Make Food Taste Great 4 What You Need to Know about Fats 4 Protein: How much do you Really Need 4 The Truth about Carbohydrates 4 Health Eating: The Mediterranean Way 4 Cravings and Indulgences 4 Healthy Substitutions 4 I m Sick, Now What? 4 Eating Right on a Budget

7 Success Stories I ve sadly run into so many weight loss professionals who are shaming, condescending, insulting, and even have prejudices against people with weight problems. I m happy to say that none of those things has ever been a part of my experience at EatRight. I don t know what the EatRight philosophy is, but you can tell there is some kind of compassionate, down-to-earth ethic in the background that everyone at EatRight embraces. No one will shame you, talk down to you, or insult you. They are there to help you work through your challenges, whatever they are, so you can reach your goal. I ve lost over 40 pounds and I am the lowest weight I ve been in over 20 years. Shaun The best part about the Optifast program to me is not that I ve lost over 170 lbs. The best part is that I have been given the tools to keep the weight off. I have followed every suggestion that has been given to me. I attended classes weekly, enlisted the help of a psychologist, met with trainers twice a week, and listened to the nutritionists while going through the transition process As this miracle has taken place in my life I ve found that I actually enjoy my new lifestyle! I love going to the gym, running on the track, taking my dog for a walk, and eating healthy meals consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, and nuts! I find this way of life to be infinitely better than the way of life I had before, immeasurably so! Brad Losing weight was something I thought was never attainable for me. Really, I thought I was fabulous just as I was but, I always yearned for a smaller frame in the back of my head. So, I just did it and 70 + later I am still doing it but, without UAB EatRight my dream of having a smaller frame would still be a dream Through the doctors and staff s encouragement I am now a size 12 and once was a size 24. This program is and is continuing to change my life. This was one of the best decisions I ever made! Daron Thanks EatRight for giving me the tools to lose and maintain my weight! Roslyn I can truthfully say that my experience with the EatRight program was beyond my highest expectations. The weight loss was effective and very very easy. The staff was helpful, the classes were informative and my health improved significantly. Gary For more Success Stories visit

8 "The EatRight program changed my life." Get Started Today! The support to succeed! EatRight Locations Scan this QR code with your smartphone to find out more information. Webb Nutrition Sciences Building 1675 University Boulevard Birmingham, AL Awtry Building, Suite Stadium Trace Parkway Birmingham, AL The EatRight Lifestyle class is offered at EatRight-Hoover, UAB Highlands, The Kirklin Clinic, The Kirklin Clinic at Acton Road, and the Lakeshore Foundation.