Horizon HMO members ages 12 years and over who have decided to make a change and want to learn how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight are eligible to participate in the Weight Management Health Education Program. The program promotes successful weight management through eating healthy meals, following a moderate exercise program, and modifying eating behaviors. Participants learn about effective weight management approaches, including measuring body mass index (BMI), choosing healthier meal options, controlling blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol.

As part of the program, our professional care specialists work with participants and their doctors to create a treatment strategy that will lead to achievable and successful results. Some effective approaches to weight management that participants learn include:

• Measuring body mass index (BMI).
• Starting an exercise program.
• Choosing healthier meal options.
• Preventing additional weight gain.
• Controlling blood pressure.
• Quitting smoking (if applicable).
• Reducing cholesterol.
• Reducing stress and living healthy.
• Understanding medication intake.
• Discussing health issues with a physician.

For further information about this and other Horizon BCBSNJ Health and Wellness Education Programs, please call 1-888-333-9617 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), or contact your Horizon BCBSNJ sales executive for assistance.