UAB EatRight Weight Management System
EatRight is more than just a diet. It is a common-sense philosophy to losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle. Understanding the one size does not fit all. EatRight has developed a group of programs that are tailored to you, no matter your weight-loss needs. It is a multifaceted program with diet instruction, behavior modification, support and exercise to help you make permanent lifestyle changes.
www.uab.edu/eatrightClick here for class schedules or for more information on the UAB EatRight Weight Management Program or call the EatRight hotline 934-7053
EatRight Lifestyle ClassesIn a 12 week series of classes, participants learn the alternatives to those foods and behaviors that contribute to weight gain. UAB EatRight provides you with the resources and tools you need to become your own nutrition and weight management specialist.
EatRight Fitness OptionsExercise is an essential part of any weight loss plan. In order to help you achieve your goals, we offer fitness programs designed with your goals in mind.
EatRight OPTIFAST Program
EatRight OPTIFAST Program is a medically supervised meal replacement program for one year. Patients learn skills needed to maintain weight loss through nutritional counseling and behavior modification classes and then transition into 12 weeks of EatRight Lifestyle classes ensuring long-term success.
Energy Drinks: healthful or harmful?Energy drink sales have boomed since 2002, with sales rising as high as $6.6 billion last year. Although these drinks are marketed as a healthful stimulant, consumers should be aware of the potential side-effects, as they can be very harmful to one’s health.
ProbioticsProbiotic literally means “for life.” These are active, live, and good bacteria, also called cultures. In the body, bacteria already live all along the digestive tract, and probiotics work to help provide more good bacteria in our system.
*The information contained in these articles is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always ask your physician or other qualified health professional about any matter concerning your individual health. Always seek the advice of your physician prior to starting or changing any medical treatment. Nothing contained in these answers is intended for medical diagnoses or treatment purposes.
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