McKinley Health Center - On-line Weight Management Class Introduction

Updated: October 02, 2006

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Obesity is associated with cardiovascular diseases, Type II diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, and sleep apnea.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) reported that 31.1% of men and 33.2% of women are obese.
28.0% of men and 28.9% of women of those aged 20 - 39 years are obese.
Obesity is greater in Mexican-Americans and non-Hispanic blacks than whites.
60% of women and 33% of men in college would like to lose weight.
Since the majority of UIUC students are 20 - 39 years old, prevention and treatment of obesity is a public health priority on campus. The McKinley Weight Management Program will help you begin.
Phase 1 - Gain general nutrition and physical activity knowledge through this online course.
Phase 2 - Meet with an expert to help you modify your lifestyle.