Collaborative Learning Community: Staying Healthy
Design a trifold brochure examining a specific health issues and behavioral changes that could address the issue. Include the following:
Select a specific health issue and the target audience for your brochure: patients, families, communities, healthcare providers, etc. Consider who is most at risk for the health issue you chose.
Your group will create a brochure that focuses on the behavioral factors necessary to alleviate or prevent the health issues you chose.
Brochure information should include, but is not limited to how to make a change, information on health conditions, symptoms or treatments, and coping techniques.
One section of your brochure should focus on the health outcomes that could be achieved if a participant makes the suggested behavioral changes.
Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.
Sample Solution
Front Page
- Title: Obesity: A Preventable Health Issue
- Subtitle: Learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of obesity.
- Image: A photo of a person who is overweight or obese.
- Target Audience: This brochure is intended for anyone who is concerned about their weight or who is at risk for obesity.
Inside Page 1
- Introduction: Obesity is a chronic disease that is characterized by an excessive amount of body fat. It is a major risk factor for many chronic health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
- Who is at risk for obesity?: Obesity is more common in certain groups of people, including:
- People who are older
- People who are inactive
- People who have a family history of obesity
- People who have certain medical conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or Prader-Willi syndrome
- The health risks of obesity: Obesity can lead to a number of health problems, including:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Type 2 diabetes
- Some types of cancer
- Sleep apnea
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis
- High blood pressure
- Depression
- How to prevent obesity: Obesity can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle changes, such as:
- Eating a healthy diet
- Exercising regularly
- How to manage obesity: If you are obese, you can manage your weight by making healthy lifestyle changes and by working with a healthcare provider.
Inside Page 2
- Tips for eating a healthy diet:
- Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Choose lean protein sources, such as fish, chicken, and beans.
- Limit unhealthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats.
- Limit sugary drinks.
- Tips for exercising regularly:
- Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
- Choose activities that you enjoy and that are safe for you.
- Resources:
- The National Institutes of Health has a website with information on obesity prevention and management: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/adult-overweight-obesity
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a website with information on obesity prevention and management: https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html
Back Page
- Call to action: If you are concerned about your weight or if you are at risk for obesity, talk to your healthcare provider. They can help you make healthy lifestyle changes and develop a plan to manage your weight.