Getting the Guidelines to Consumers

Motivating Businesses to Follow the Guidelines

• Raise consumer awareness

• Increase demand for the Guidelines as a screening tool

Finding a Weight Loss Program that Works for You

Questions to Ask

• What’s involved in following the program?• What are the staff qualifications?• What are the risks of using the product or

service?• What are all the costs of this program?• How can I improve my chances for keeping the

weight off?• How successful are other people who follow

this program?

Checklist for Evaluating Weight Loss Products and Services

• Is there an initial evaluation?• What type of health professional will supervise the

participant?• What is the caloric intake and monitoring process?• What is the timeline for monitoring progress?• What are the specific plan details (i.e., food, physical

activity, support)?• What are the risks?• What are the costs?

Being Overweight: A Risky Business

Learn how to rate the risk of overweight using:• Weight• Body Mass Index (BMI)• Waist Circumference

Personal Health Profile Evaluation Checklist

• Weight• Height• BMI• Waist Circumference

This profile can be completed with a primary care provider to determine:

• Blood Pressure• Cholesterol (total, HDL,

LDL, triglycerides)• Blood Sugar

Ordering Information

International Food Information Council Foundation

Foodinfo@ific.org

http://ific.org

Consumer Information Center

1-888-PUEBLO

1-888-878-3256

www.pueblo.gsa.gov/

Partnership for Healthy Weight Management

www.consumer.gov/weightloss

Bulk Ordering

Contact IFIC Foundation publications at 202-296-4632