Weight Management

Michigan State University Extension’s weight management agenda educates residents on how to manage their individual body mass index by supplying affordable nutrition education combined with physical activity. With an increased emphasis on obesity reduction, the goal is to reach individuals who will adapt positive behavioral changes in their daily habits to manage their own weight and improve the weight of members in their family for an overall healthier community and state.

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• HOT TOPICThe skinny of fats

  May 15, 2013 | Sheilah Hebert | Good fats you should incorporate into your daily menu.

• HOT TOPICGetting sleep back on track

  May 15, 2013 | Christy Rivette | Find ways to sleep better from working different shifts or after a short-term disruption in your regular sleep habits.

• Fast lives, fast foods, good choices! How to choose healthy at an American drive-thru

  May 12, 2013 | Stephanie Marino | Help yourself beat the obesity epidemic by making healthier and smarter choices at fast-food restaurants by understanding these easy tips and tricks to making better choices.

• HOT TOPICWeight loss: A personal journey – Part 1

  May 8, 2013 | Holly Tiret | Losing weight successfully means learning new ways to eat, be active and manage your own life.

• HOT TOPICEat well while eating out

  May 7, 2013 | Jennifer Berkey | It is confusing to figure out what are the healthiest choices on the restaurant menu. Learn how to figure out which menu items are tasty and healthy!

• HOT TOPICBMI as a marker for obesity in children

  May 6, 2013 | Denise Aungst | Get answers to what BMI is, why it’s important and what can be done for obese children.

• HOT TOPICMore than 80 percent of U.S. teens follow an unhealthy diet

  May 5, 2013 | Diana Hassan | Unhealthy diets among U.S. teens contribute to high levels of obesity and chronic diseases.

• Breakfast: What’s the big fuss?

  May 5, 2013 | Denise Aungst | Jump start your day with nutrient rich food combinations.

• No Diet Day?! Everyone likes the sound of that!

  May 3, 2013 | Dawn Earnesty | Promote healthy eating rather than dieting.

• Shopping healthy on a budget

  April 28, 2013 | Christy Rivette | It is possible to feed your family healthy foods while sticking to a budget. Learn strategies for saving while at the store to maximize your food budget.

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