Thomasville Medical Center 
Newtrition and Exercise Program
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Did you know?
- 82% of North Carolina adults get inadequate amounts of physical activity?
- 78% of North Carolina adults report eating less than five servings of fruits and vegetables per day?
- 22% of North Carolina adults are obese.
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Health problems associated with obesity:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Osteoarthritis
- Some types of cancer
- Losing 10% of your body weight significantly reduces your risk of heart disease
Newtrition and Exercise Program
The Newtrition and Exercise Program can help you develop healthy exercise and nutritional habits, resulting in permanent weight loss and a decreased risk for heart disease.
Classes
- Fundamentals of weight-loss
- Making changes and goal setting
- Identifying barriers and making a plan
- Psychology of eating
- Spirituality
- Exercise
- The Food Guide Pyramid
- Reading food labels
- Serving sizes and portion control
- Healthy snacks
- Grocery store tour
- Stress management
Personal wellness profiles before and after
- Weight
- Blood pressure
- Blood glucose (diabetes screening)
- Complete cholesterol profile
- Waist and hip measurements
- Health risk assessment
Individual Consulations
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Registered Dietician
- Nutrition analysis
- Meal planning
- Follow-up visits, if necessary
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Exercise Specialist
- Review personal wellness profile
- Set weight-loss goals
- Formulate exercise prescription
Program details & contact information
For more information, please contact us at 336-474-3456.
