The following websites will provide you with valuable information and may be helpful as you teach the LIFESTEPS® Weight Management Program:
Molly Kellogg, RD, LCSW – a nationally known speaker, trainer and author. Her passion is to help you advance your counseling skills. Subscribe to her free “Counseling Tips for Nutrition Therapists” newsletter.
National Dairy Council – a leader in nutrition research and education since 1915.
MyPyramid.gov – USDA’s Dietary Guidance System for consumers and health professionals.
DASH Diet – (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) - information on eating to reduce blood pressure.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans – authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
Partnership for a Healthy Weight – a coalition of representatives from science, academia, health care, government, commercial enterprises and organizations whose mission is to promote sound guidance on strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.