Adults

The following resources are available for family physicians to share with adult patients and are provided by AIM and some of its core supporters and educational partners.

AIM to Change Food & Activity Journal -- Use this resource to encourage patients to keep a daily journal as a helpful way for them to become aware of what they eat, what they do, how they feel and any patterns they may have.

AIM to Change Health Guides -- These brief health guides, available on Familydoctor.org, offer information and advice about physical activity, nutrition and emotional well-being.

Familydoctor.org -- The AAFP’s patient-focused Web site offers information on healthy living, conditions and tools to address patient questions and concerns.

America On the Move (AOM) -- AOM offers free personalized online resources, interactive tools and more to help people take steps towards a healthier way of life through small, simple changes.

U.S. President's Challenge -- The United States President's Challenge is a program designed to help you get fit. No matter what your fitness level, the President's Challenge can help you improve it.

Reproducible PDFs

All Foods Fit -- Questions patients can ask themselves about balance, variety and moderation. All foods fit in a healthy diet.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Am I Hungry? -- An overview of the Eating Cycle, that helps patients understand why, what and how much they eat.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

End Mindless Eating -- A top ten list for staying mindful while choosing and eating foods.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Every Little Bit Counts -- Suggestions for small changes to increase daily physical activity levels.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Fat Facts -- Facts on the different types of fats and the effects each has on health.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Getting Started -- Tips for starting and maintaining an exercise program.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Healthier Eating: Getting Where You Need to Be -- Dietary Guidelines for Americans with food groups from mypyramid.gov.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

How to Measure Your Meal -- A graphic representation of appropriate serving sizes.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Life Balance -- Investing in You! -- Ideas for caring for body, mind, heart and spirit.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Manage Your Stress -- Tips and techniques for managing the stess of everyday life.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

One Step at a Time -- Benefits of -- and how to start -- a walking program.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Overcoming Physical Activity/Exercise Obstacles -- Ideas for getting past common excuses for avoiding physicial activity.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Search Your Shelf -- A family activity to identify opportunities to eat a more balanced diet.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Think Your Drink -- A chart that shows caloric content and nutritional value of popular beverages.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Americans In Motion (AIM) is sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians and is supported by educational grants provided by core supporters. Current Gold Level supporters include: Campbell’s Center for Nutrition & Wellness and PepsiCo, Inc. Current Silver Level supporters include: AAFP Foundation, McDonald’s Corporation, and National Dairy Council.

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