Free Online Weight Management Course - Introduction

Fact - Obesity is associated with cardiovascular diseases, Type II diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, and sleep apnea.

Fact - The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reported that 31.1% of men and 33.2% of women are obese.

Fact - 28.0% of men and 28.9% of women of those aged 20 - 39 years are obese.

Fact - Obesity is greater in Mexican-Americans and non-Hispanic blacks than whites.

Fact - 60% of women and 33% of men in college would like to lose weight.

During Phase 1 you will gain general nutrition and physical activity knowledge through this online course.

During Phase 2 you will meet with an expert to help you modify your lifestyle.