BENEFITS OF THE GUIDES
(PROVIDERS)

Using the Guides will enable providers to:

• Enhance patient-provider interaction

• Quickly determine what behaviors patients need to improve

• Make recommendations

• Help patients set goals

• Give patients basic information on physical activity and healthy eating

Speaker Notes:

The Guides also offer many benefits to you as providers.

Ultimately, you play an important role in helping patients improve physical activity and eating behavior patterns that can lead to better health outcomes, such as decreased overweight/obesity and lower health care costs.