Collaborative Learning Community: Staying Healthy

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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.

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