Move! Weight management program | veterans affairs

We offer easy-to-follow weight management plans backed by the latest science. Our experts can help you reduce health risks, prevent or reverse some diseases and live a better—and even

longer—life. VA’s MOVE!® Weight Management Program for Veterans can help you adopt a healthy lifestyle, meet your health goals, and manage your weight. MOVE! is about much more than weight.

It is about increasing your ability and confidence to achieve your health goals. MOVE!’s basic ideas—helping you learn tools and approaches for healthy eating and physical activity—are easy

to follow and based on the latest research. If you have a higher body weight, losing 5%-10% of your weight can improve your health. Keeping a weight that is healthy for you can help you feel

good and have energy to do the things you want to do. With the help of your MOVE! care team, you can: * Improve your quality of life, and even live longer * Reduce health risks * Prevent or

reverse certain diseases VA also offers weight management medicines and surgery. These options can be helpful when used along with lifestyle changes that are part of MOVE!. Talk with your

health care team to learn more about these choices and how they can help you meet your goals. GET STARTED ASK YOUR VA HEALTH CARE TEAM If you are interested in weight management and healthy

living, contact your VA health care team or local VA health facility. Ask for the MOVE! Program. If you're not enrolled in VA health care, you can apply now. Learn how to apply for VA

health care. GIVE US A CALL If you have questions, call MOVE! at .