Healthier vets program tackles obesity, diabetes.The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs is a term of the business that deals with the relation between a government and its veteran communities, usually administered by the designated government agency. and the Department of Health and Human Services Noun 1. Department of Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Health and Human Services, HHS have joined forces in a coordinated campaign to educate veterans and their families about ways to combat obesity and diabetes. Under the "HealthierUS Veterans" program, VA medical centers will promote nutrition and exercise with local groups in 40 communities that receive grants from HHS HHS Department of Health and Human Services. in a program called "Steps to a HealthierUS." Overweight Overweight Refers to an investment position that is larger than the generally accepted benchmark. Notes: For example, if a company normally holds a portfolio whose weighting of cash is 10%, and then increases cash holdings to 15%, the portfolio would have an overweight patients receiving VA health care may participate in weight loss programs tailored to their needs. They may also receive pedometers, diet advisories and "prescriptions" suggesting how much to walk--or, in the case of wheelchair users, how much to roll. More information is available from your nearest VA medical center or on the Internet at www.healthierusveterans.va.gov. |
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