Diet and weight

If you are overweight you have a higher risk of a number of health conditions. Often getting to and maintaining a healthy weight takes changes to diet and physical activity habits. This is not something that individuals have to do alone. Local support services are available to support getting to and maintaining a healthy weight which has many benefits.

• Decreased risk of a number of health conditions
• Improved mobility
• Decreased joint pain
• Positive impact on mental health

Use open discovery questions to make the most of conversations by recognising an opportunity to discuss health and wellbeing.

Acknowledge the response by using healthy conversation skills such as active listening, reflecting or showing empathy. This will allow for a joint understanding of the support a person needs.

Take appropriate action to either give information, signpost to a local service or refer them yourself. Remember that the solution must be person centered and they must want to change.

Across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland there are services in place to support those looking to manage their weight.

What are the health benefits of losing weight? www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/lifestyle/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-losing-weight/

Tips on how to start losing weight www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/start-losing-weight/

Kickstart your health with Better Health www.nhs.uk/better-health/?WT.mc_ID=Google&

Easy ways to eat well and move more as a family https://www.nhs.uk/change4life