Bilingual Toolkit Helps Latinos Start a ‘Weight’ Conversation with Their Doctor

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Given that Latinos struggle with higher obesity rates than the general population, the Obesity Action Coalition has released Spanish-language materials to educate Latinos on the impact of weight on health.

The coalition also is encouraging people to bring up weight and health with their doctor.

To help people start that conversation, the coalition offers the free Your Weight Matters toolkit in English and now Spanish.

“To date, thousands of individuals have taken the Your Weight Matters campaign challenge,” said Ted Kyle, chairman of the OAC National Board of Directors, in a statement. “The campaign toolkit is an excellent resource to help you prepare to talk to your doctor about your weight. From sample questions to more information on obesity treatments, the toolkit has everything you need to help you improve your weight and health.”

View a news release in English or Spanish.