Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less a Weight Management Program for Adults—Revision of Curriculum Based on First-Year Pilot

Authors

Carolyn Dunn, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
Kathryn M. Kolasa, East Carolina UniversityFollow
Sheree Vodicka, North Carolina Diviison of Public HealthFollow
Lori Schneider, North Carolina Division of Public HealthFollow
Cathy Thomas, North Carolina Division of Public HealthFollow
Christine Smith, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
Carolyn Lackey, North Carolina State UniversityFollow

Volume

49

Issue

1900-01-06

DOI

10.34068/joe.49.06.36

Abstract

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less (ESMMWL) is a 15-week weight-management program that is delivered by local educators. Published research data were used to identify strategies that lead to weight loss and/or weight maintenance. The program uses the Theory of Planned Behavior by informing, empowering, and motivating participants to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity. The program provides opportunities for participants to keep a journal of healthy behaviors. ESMMWL is offered in worksites, faith communities, and county extension offices. The program was pilot tested and revisions were made. This article updates the earlier description.

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Recommended Citation

Dunn, C., Kolasa, K. M., Vodicka, S., Schneider, L., Thomas, C., Smith, C., & Lackey, C. (2011). Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less a Weight Management Program for Adults—Revision of Curriculum Based on First-Year Pilot. The Journal of Extension, 49(6), Article 36. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.49.06.36