Publication

The little book of white lies

Contents:Scotland's getting bigger...and it's affecting health and enjoyment of life more than ever.
The diet starts tomorrow
I don't have the time to exercise
How foods can help you to maintain a healthy life - Balancing your diet
Read your labels!
How much is a lot?
Maybe just one more?
BMI
Alchohol And Your Weight
Keeping Track
Further Information

Further Information

Websites

www.hebs.com

Scottish site for general and specialist health education information,including information on healthy eating.


www.bbc.co.uk/food/healthyeating

UK site with information on the principles of healthy eatingand the main food groups.


www.consumer.gov/weightloss

American site managed by academics, health care professionalsand government, providing evidence-based guidance on strategiesfor achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.


www.food.gov.uk


Online training:

www.hebs.com/learningcentre/weightmanagement

A training resource for primary care staff on adultand child weight management.


Useful contacts

Local health promotion departments

Contact the health promotion department of your local health board (listed under ‘Health’ in your telephone directory).

SIGN

(Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network)

Tel: 0131 247 3617

www.sign.ac.uk

References:

The references for the material used in this booklet come from:

•  The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), Guideline 8 (1996). SIGN Secretariat, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ.

•  HEBS research into weight management materials, carried out by Market Research UK Limited.


1858 08/2002


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