Online Tool for Addressing
Overweight and Obesity during Office Visits

Health care providers now have access to a time efficient, cost-effective tool, Eat and Play the 5-2-1 Way. Developed by the Iowa Department of Public Health to help providers address obesity and overweight while offering research-based recommendations, the tool includes:

• Free educational materials and tools for patients and families that focus on creative nutrition and physical activity ideas

• An online continuing medical education module focused on motivational interviewing and supporting patients in health behavior change

• A list of community resources to share with patients including a link to “Find a Registered Dietitian in your Area”

• Easy-to-access reimbursement codes for obesity (coming soon)

In addition, the Eat & Play the 5-2-1 Way homepage links families to a “Kids, Teens, and Families” section for patients that provides information on easy steps families can take to eat better and move more. This section includes creative ideas for physical activity, healthy eating on a budget, addressing the picky eater, and eating more meals together as a family.

For additional information on Eat & Play the 5-2-1 way:

• Visit Eat and Play the 5-2-1 Way

• Contact IDPH at 515-242-5813

• Email iowansfitforlife@idph.state.ia.us

Eat & Play the 5-2-1 Way was been created by IDPH
with funding with funding from Iowa Health Systems. 

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