Obesity

Overweight and obesity are epidemics in New York City (NYC) and across the country. About two thirds of the US population live with overweight or obesity, including more than half (3,000,000) of the adults in NYC. Fortunately, obesity is preventable and as obesity rates decrease, so will chronic disease and associated mortality. In fact, even modest weight loss of 5%-7% (about 10 pounds) can improve health and decrease disease risk.

Clinical Tools

• My Plate Planner (PDF)
  Other Languages: Español (PDF)
• My Self-Management Goal for a Healthy Weight Sheet
  Other Languages: Español (PDF)
• Test Your Knowledge on Portion Sizes Flipchart (PDF)
  Other Languages: Español (PDF)
• What Is Your BMI? Poster
  Other Languages: Español (PDF)

Provider Resources

• Obesity Pocket Guide (PDF)
• "Preventing and Managing Overweight and Obesity in Adults" (PDF) City Health Information. 2007;
  Vol 26(4): 23-30

Patient Education Materials

• Guide to Healthy Eating and Active Living in NYC (PDF)
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• Tips for Healthy Weight Loss Palm Card (PDF)
  Other Languages: Español (PDF)
• Health Bulletin: How to Lose Weight (PDF)
• Take Control of Your Weight Easel (English/Español) (PDF)
• Don't Be Fooled by Portion Sizes Poster - English/Spanish
  Other Languages: Español (PDF)

Other Materials

• Letter from the Health Commissioner (PDF)
• Folder (PDF)