For the 5 million U.S. Veterans, 78% of whom are overweight or obese, who annually get care in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities, maintaining a healthy weight can be a challenge.

Fortunately, they have the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) MOVE! Weight Management Program to help them eat healthier, be more physically active, and achieve even small weight losses that can reduce health risks, prevent or reverse certain diseases, and improve well-being.

MOVE! is VA's national weight management program developed for Veterans by the National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP). MOVE! is an evidence-based self-management program that focuses on health and wellness through healthy eating, physical activity, and behavior change. MOVE! can help you lose weight, keep it off, and improve your health

VA goals are to annually screen every Veteran who receives care at VA facilities for obesity, refer individuals to weight management services, and make available different treatment options that fit the needs and preferences of our Veterans.

Every VA Medical Center and Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) has a dedicated MOVE! Coordinator who is available to assist you. If you are interested in losing weight and want to participate in the program, talk to your local MOVE! Coordinator or VA provider who can help you get started.

Only Veterans receiving care in the VA can enroll in the MOVE! Program. To learn more about the MOVE! resources (handouts and videos), please check out our MOVE! Website at www.move.va.gov