Weigh to Health Nutrition Program

• Evidence-based. The program is based upon current research and uses the most effective methods for losing weight and keeping it off.
• Standardized. The same curriculum is used at many participating Intermountain Healthcare hospitals.
• Credentialed. The program is provided by registered dietitians, with training and experience in weight management.

The program provides two options: individual counseling or a group class. Total payment of $175 is required in advance and includes either option. Insurance reimbursement of up to $160 is available from SelectHealth! Pre-registration is highly encouraged as class enrollment is limited and classes fill quickly.

Individual counseling option. This options includes five individual sessions with a registered dietitian trained in weight management. The program includes an initial in-depth session and four follow-up sessions; evaluates diet, lifestyle history, nutrition status knowledge, and habits; helps each person create a personal plan for nutrition, activity, and behavior changes; ncourages goal setting and tracking, to achieve overall weight loss goals; provides a support system and regular reporting structure to encourage success; chedules appointments at your pace to teach and reinforce the skills and knowledge necessary to implements the personal plan; and offers language translation assistance at most facilities.

This option includes the five sessions described above and 12 monthly follow-up/support group classes. Individual counseling sessions may be started at anytime.

Group class option. This option includes 12 weekly 90-minute classes taught by a registered dietitian with guest instructors such as an exercise specialist, behavior specialist and chef.

During classes participants will develop personal goals using eating style and exercise assessment tools; earn to manage nutrition, activity and behavior; and track intake and exercise. Topics include: nutrition 101, exercise 101, meal planning, label reading, emotional eating, positive self-talk, intuitive eating, behavior modification, stress management, shopping on a budget, healthy cooking, eating out, and physical activity ideas. Includes 12 weekly sessions described above and 12 monthly follow-up/support group classes.

Almost 65 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese. Excessive weight increases the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and other breathing problems, and cancers of the endometrium, brest, prostate and colon. Research shows that even small decreases in weight help to improve health and reduce the risk of disease. Weight loss improves health by decreasing blood pressure, glucose levels, insulin levels, triglyceride levels, and LDL cholesterol levels; increasing HDL cholesterol levels (the good one) and quality of life scores.

Insurance reimbursement is available from SelectHealth. SelectHealth insurance will now reimburse $160 per calendar year for each person who participates in weight loss education through the Weigh to Health nutrition program offered at Intermountain Healthcare hospitals including Logan Regional.

To be eligible, participants must be an adult enrolled in a SelectHealth insurance plan. Participants must also attend and actively participate in the Weigh to Health program. Participants may choose either the individual counseling option or the group class option.

For more information about the Weight to Health program, upcoming class schedules, or to make an appointment please contact the Nutrition Center at Logan Regional Hospital (435) 716-5329. Both daytime and evening classes are available.