VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York - VISN 2

Patient Education MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans     Other Resources  Contact a MOVE Coordinator  National MOVE! Web site   For YOU and YOUR loved ones, make a MOVE! to manage your weight. What is MOVE!? MOVE! is a national VA program designed to help veterans lose weight, keep it off and improve their health. Program Features Emphasis on health and wellness through nutrition and physical activity behavior change Lifetime and lifestyle focus Patient-centered Individual tailoring to meet your needs Regular follow-up and support The MOVE! Program is divided into different levels to meet your individual needs. Level 1: You complete a questionnaire that will help design a plan to help you lose weight. You will receive a tailored set of handouts just for you. You meet with a VA health care team in primary care to set some beginning goals. Your VA health care team will follow up with you regularly to track your progress and help you continue to meet your goals. Level 2: Everything in Level 1 plus: You can participate in group sessions on nutrition, physical activity and tips for behavior/lifestyle change. You will meet with a VA health care team member such as a dietitian, physical activity specialist or behavioral health expert. To learn more about the MOVE! program, contact your VA primary care provider.  Patient Education VISN 2 Home | Sitemap | Alphabetical Site Index | What's New | Contact Us | Plug-ins