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Nutrition and Food Services

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Weight Management Resources To Help You Lose Weight

15 Ways to Increase Your Vegetable Intake
Calorie Content of Foods
Calorie Content of Common Holiday Treats
Create Your Own Smoothie to Support Weight Loss and Overall Health
Habits to Support a Healthy Weight
Healthy Eating Tips for Truck Drivers
Healthy Soups and Sandwiches
How to Make Infused Water
How to Set a SMART Goal 
Hunger and Fullness Scale
Noticing Signs of Hunger
Noticing Signs of Fullness
Nutrition For Exercise Beginners

Types of Hunger

Additional nutrition education handouts on healthy eating can be found on the Wellness and Healthy Living informational page.

Additional Resources

MOVE! Website - MOVE!® is a national weight management program designed by the VA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP), a part of the Office of Patient Care Services, to help Veterans lose weight, keep it off and improve their health.  The MOVE! website contains educational handouts on nutrition, physical activity, and behavior.

National Institutes of Health Weight-control Information Network* - Provides up-to-date, science-based, information on weight control, obesity, exercise, and other nutrition topics. 

*By clicking on these links, you will leave the Department of Veterans Affairs Web site

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