Being severely overweight can have serious health ramifications: decreased life expectancy, increased risk of heart disease and stroke, high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and more.
Positive Choices Cooking Series
Find out how simple cooking can be. A chef will teach you how to cook and a registered dietitian will provide you with nutritional information. Join us for one of our cooking classes:
Crock Pot Cooking/Soups: Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 5:30 to 7 p.m. Register today! |
Services
Bariatric Surgery
Bronson offers a comprehensive bariatric surgery program for those who are severely overweight. The program helps you prepare for the procedure and gives you support after recovery. Bronson offers both laparoscopic and open techniques for gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Attendees will receive a free one-week pass to the Bronson Athletic Club.To register for the program, Bariatric Surgery: Is it Right for You?, visit Classes & Events, or call (269) 341-7723.
Bariatric Pre-Surgery Program
Do you plan on having weight-loss surgery? The Bariatric Pre-Surgery Program is designed with you in mind. And it satisfies the pre-surgery requirements for Bronson employees with Bronson’s health insurance.
New LEAF Program: Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, and Food
The New LEAF Program is a medically supervised lifestyle and behavior change program. It is designed for those who are overweight or who have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems affecting one out of every four Americans. Being overweight increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The New LEAF Program consists of medical weight management, nutrition, exercise and behavior change.
Self-Directed Weight Management
This self-directed program offers you flexibility to help manage your weight in partnership with your own primary care doctor. It consists of medical weight management, nutrition, and behavior change. You choose only the parts of the program you need.
Health Risk Assessments
Learn your risk for a variety of health conditions, including being overweight and weight-related problems. Take our free, confidential health risk assessments today.
What is BMI (Body Mass Index)?
BMI is a reliable indicator of total body fat, which is related to the risk of disease and death. The score is valid for both men and women but it does have some limits. The limits are:
- It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build.
- It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.
Use the BMI calculator or tables to estimate your total body fat.
Related Websites
obesityhelp.com
mypyramidtracker.gov
fitday.com
my-calorie-counter.com
obesityaction.org
See WebMD's weight loss surgery video.
