Nutrition & Weight Management Health Information Center
Overview and Facts
Weight management and good nutrition are two of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This Health Center can help you if:
- You want to lose weight but you don’t know how to start.
- You are searching for new ideas about healthier eating, food shopping, or increasing your activity.
Hill Physicians offers personalized plans and tools to help you reach and maintain your weight and nutrition goals. There are few things over which we have control, but how we eat is one of them. These resources will assist you to reach your personal goals.
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 Turn to MyPlate to Decide What to Put on Your Plate
In an effort to help Americans make healthier food choices, in 2011 the USDA introduced the new MyPlate icon and website ChooseMyPlate.gov.
MyPlate encourages Americans to enjoy food while watching portion sizes and provides a visual guide to how much of your plate should contain vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, and dairy.
Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to learn more and create a personalized food plan, or visit our action planning page for help creating a plan for making a change in your diet. |
Nutrition Counseling for Hill Physicians Members
Hill Physicians members who have been diagnosed with a chronic or dietary-related condition can receive one-on-one nutrition counseling. Ask your physician for a referral, or have your physician forward a referral to Member Health Improvement. |
Make Weight Management Decisions That Are Right for You
Discovering your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a first step. If your BMI is over 25, consider a modest weight loss program. If your BMI is over 30, consider the following resources to help you develop a smart and effective weight loss plan.
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Increase Your Knowledge
Research has shown that being overweight is a definite risk factor for developing diabetes. Extra weight can also lead to cardiac concerns and depression.
If you are interested in learning more about these conditions, please visit the following Online Health Centers for self-care tips and for more information:
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Download our Tips for Nutrition & Managing Your Weight
Weight Management is a challenge for many people. If you are trying to lose weight, you will increase your chance of success if you understand why you want to lose weight and how you will need to change your lifestyle and attitude to do so.
Tips for Managing Your Weight 
Tips for Creating a Healthy Lifestyle |
Health Library Topics
We’re proud to partner with Healthwise to deliver the Healthwise Knowledgebase® to you. The following topics have been selected to help you learn more about Nutrition and Weight Management.
Self Care Topics
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Overviews
Whether you are interested in nutrition or want to learn more about weight management these links will give you an overview on maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
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Hill Physicians Nutrition & Weight Management Programs |
Hill Physicians Member Health Improvement Resources
Hill Physicians' Member Health Improvement department can connect Hill Physicians members with discounted yoga classes and massage therapists near where you live or work. Our staff also can refer you to weight management programs if offered by your health plan. Contact our Member Health Improvement department for more information on these valuable resources.
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Resources for Nutrition & Weight Management |
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Hill Physicians is dedicated to providing nutrition and weight management tools to help you live a healthy, active life.
Video Podcasts
Hill Physicians’ health videos give you personal advice on a wide range of topics. Check our our Nutrition Fit and Family Fit videos here...
Hill Physicians Healthy Recipes
Our health educators and registered dieticians have created a cornucopia of delicious and nutritious recipes for you. Bookmark our Recipes page for monthly features using the healthiest, in season ingredients.
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Staying Active
Staying active and exercising regularly is an important part of maintaining a healthy weight. The key is to find activities that are appropriate for your situation.
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Managing Stress
Stress can contribute to weight gain from unhealthy eating habits, emotional eating, or hormone imbalances. Research shows that learning stress management helps with weight loss and overall well being.
Discounted Yoga Classes for Hill Physicians Members
We're pleased to partner with independent yoga instructors to offer Hill Physicians members a 15 percent discount on yoga classes. To find a class near you, visit our yoga discounts page.
Online Programs
Most health plans offer programs for weight loss and nutrition for their members on their websites. Hill Physicians works with many of California's top health plans, shown here...
The following links provide ongoing support for nutrition and weight management.
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Other Ways to Find Help |
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Hill Physicians recommends the following support groups and other resources for nutrition & weight management.
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The information provided is meant to aid in your education on health and wellness. Hill Physicians strongly recommends that you seek the advice of a medical professional for medical and/or psychological ailments.