Title

The Risks You Toss When Getting Lean

Creator

UNE Applied Nutrition Program

Faculty Advisor(s)

Moira Burke

Associated Course

APN 605

Publication Date

Spring 2018

Files

Description

This handout illustrates the risks associated with overweight and obesity as well as evidence for how losing weight can reduce these risks. This is meant to be a motivational handout for those looking to improve their health through weight loss. The information in this handout is completely evidence-based and cites the articles from which each fact came so as to provide additional reading materials for those looking to learn more about their health and the benefits of losing weight.

Material Type

Handout

Rights

© 2018 UNE Applied Nutrition

Keywords

Nutrition, risk reduction, disease, weight loss, comorbidities, osteoarthritis, diabetes, hypertension, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer.

Disciplines

Nutrition

Notes

Educational handout.

This educational handout may be used for young adults who are either recommended or are looking to reduce their body weight for health purposes. The handouts should be at a sixth grade reading level.

Preferred Citation

UNE Applied Nutrition Program, "The Risks You Toss When Getting Lean" (2018). All Student-Created Educational Resources. 27.
https://dune.une.edu/an_studedres/27