Background

The LIFESTEPS^® Weight Management Program was originally developed by National Dairy Council^® in the mid-80’s by a team with expertise in nutrition, behavior therapy and curriculum development. LIFESTEPS, Inc. is now an independent non-profit entity and has undergone regular revision under the direction of registered dietitians (RD’s) and reviewed by experts in nutrition, behavior modification, relapse prevention, fitness, and curriculum development.  Revisions have:

• Insured inclusion of current concepts in nutrition, fitness, and behavioral and cognitive treatment strategies; and
• Added new features to the program.

 

Revision Timeline

• 1993 –Daily Food Guide Pyramid graphics and recommendations added.
• 1998 – Content changes that:
• Increased the emphasis on relapse prevention,
• Focused the program on weight “management” as more client empowering than weight “control,”
• Developed session guidelines emphasizing client choices or options.
• 2002 – Optional pedometer activity added with guidelines for the leader and  worksheets for the participant.
• 2006 -  MyPyramid graphics and recommendations added.
• 2007 – New program “trigger” videos developed.

 

 

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