The online weight loss program was started by the NHS Grand Pian.
Healthy Helpings Online was developed by a local nutritionist.
This is a direct response to a pandemic when service is suspended and face-to-face group meetings are suspended.
This program allows patients to access advice on their own and proceed with the program at their own time and pace.
Fabiola Solano, a local nutritionist, said:
“Weight loss has many benefits, including improved overall health, reduced risk of developing diabetes, certain cancers, and heart disease, and very positive benefits for people’s mental health. It will be.
“People who lose weight generally feel better about themselves. They are more confident and have greater self-esteem.”
Fabiola added that he has heard anecdotal evidence that the team has gained weight because of working from home since the pandemic began.
She believes that online help will be an ideal tool for them.
Ellen Patterson, a fellow community dietitian, said:
“Our psychology partners have been involved in the development of this program in ways that help people see their behaviors and habits and identify positive changes that can be made to improve their lifestyles. I did.
“It’s not just a fad or crash diet where people lose a lot of weight in a very short amount of time and then undo it later, but this allows people to make and maintain meaningful changes in their behavior. It’s more and more long-term. “
Courses can be found by visiting the following sites healthweightgrampian.scot.nhs.uk/nhs-services/healthy-helpings/on-line-healthy-helpings/
Ellen added: “I want to hear about the experiences of people who have used this program, but now that the service has begun to be reused, I also want to hear about whether people prefer a live online group program or face-to-face. -Face group program provided by a nutritionist. “
You can email your opinion at gram.adultweightmanagementservice@nhs.scot.
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