Obesity is a serious health problem in the United States with two-thirds of the population being overweight. The VNA of Mercer County has designed a multi-phase education and outreach program to address these two areas in a program called SizeWise�.

SizeWise� will help residents of Mercer County learn good eating and exercise habits. The goal of the program is to increase awareness of the risks posed by obesity in the development of chronic medical conditions, such as, pre-diabetes, diabetes, hypertension and chronic diseases through good nutrition and physical activity.

The SizeWise� program focuses on making "wise" food choices and using healthy portion "sizes" which promotes the health and wellbeing of the community. Presentations are available free of charge to community organizations.

SizeWise� Fact Sheet

SizeWise� Body Mass Index Chart (BMI)


For more information call 609-695-3461 or email sizewise@vnahomecare.org