There’s a new tool in the battle against weight loss and it’s a more user-friendly approach from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Research Scientist Dr. Casie Lindsly said the free flashcard classes are available on their website to promote successful weight loss.
“We’re trying to use phrasing that everyone would understand, drop the scientific jargon, and really just address the issues that are most important for the community,” said Lindsly.
The flashcard courses mark a first for Pennington Biomedical in their longstanding mission to find causes and treat chronic diseases. Lindsly said the courses cover underlying causes of obesity.
“We’re trying also to shift the conversation that obesity is not a lifestyle choice it’s a disease and it’s a disease that can be treated,” said Lindsly.
Lindsly said the average person can complete a course in three to five minutes. She said the courses are not only informative but entertaining as well.
“Including healthy eating, moving more, limiting nighttime snacks, managing stress and we have lots of other resources in our library,” said Lindsly.
Visit PBRC.edu for more information.
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