Discussion

 

Use this forum to increase self awareness on public health teaching topics and ideas on what to focus when teaching patients about health, diet and exercise. Few topics are as pertinent for developing public health prevention and education programs than are issues of weight control, healthy exercise, and obesity prevention.

Research and comment your findings on the following:  (You may add ideas or topics of your own)

1. What does your body shape have to say about your potential health risks and your best nutrition choices?

2. Do you know your body mass index and how to manage it?

3. Do you live in an obesogenic environment? If so, what can you do about it?