If you're overweight or obese you're at increased risk for a number of health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, sleep apnea and gallstones. The MOVE! Program has been tailored to meet the individual needs of each veteran. MOVE! provides guidance on nutrition and physical activity and allows you to set the pace through goal setting and a stepped level approach. Your MOVE! health care team at your local VA medical center will provide you with support and follow-up. Click here to view a five minute Veteran MOVE! Orientation video including a message from former VA Under Secretary for Health, Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, MSHA, FACP.
Find fitness and nutrition advice on the Military.com Fitness Center.
VA Offers Weight Management Program
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