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A simple seesaw approach clearly shows the concept of energy balance. Pictures of common foods eaten throughout the day and pictures of different physical activities, such as, dog walking, bowling, swimming, and gardening have been selected and laminated to illustrate an explanation of energy balance. A DVD/video recorded from the Channel 4 programme ‘Body Story – Fat Attack’ is also used. It presents as a light hearted picture, drawing out the disadvantages of ‘crash dieting’ while emphasising the advantages of physical activity and sensible eating when trying to lose weight.
The Balance of Good Health’ should then be discussed and participants encouraged to analyse their own diet, including estimating the number of portions of food they consume from each food group on a typical day and how that may deviate from government recommendations. Simple exercises are provided if participants wish to set themselves experiments to work towards improving their diet. The final part of the weight management session takes the form of a discussion about the benefits of physical activity. A local healthy lifestyle consultant may be invited to talk to the participants about the ‘exercise on prescription’ scheme. 