What is Weight Management Information Centre (WMIC) ?

The WMIC is a non-profit association of health professionals who have a special interest in the study of weight problems. This centre offers community services and support to the public on weight management.


How does it function?

The aim of the centre is to provide the public with information on prevention and treatment of weight problem. The centre also aims to promote a new understanding to the public on the health importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, increasing physical activity which is known to help reduce co-morbidities.


Who are the target groups?

The centre is open to people with weight problem that includes those who are underweight, overweight, and obese. People with weight problem are more likely to develop health problems such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, certain type of cancer, musculoskeletal problem, and gallbladder disease.


Programme Content of WMIC

• Professional counselling
  Public can obtain free counselling on weight management at the centre from health professionals on balanced diet, healthy lifestyles, exercise programme, etc.
  
  

• Risk factor screening
  Your body weight, height (body mass index) and body fat screening will be carried out and constantly monitored. Daily dietary intake and physical activity level would also be assessed and monitored.
  
  

• External workshop
  Monthly external workshop will be held in schools, shopping mall, companies, etc. which will include health talks and screening by health professionals.
  
  

• Forum
  Monthly forum for the public will be held in community areas (e.g. hospitals, school, etc). For information on the date, time, venue, speaker and topic of the forum and workshop, please contact the centre.

More About WMIC

What information can be obtained from the center?

• Healthy and sensible eating based on Food Pyramid

• Healthy lifestyles and exercise programme

• Fact and fiction on weight management

• Realistic and achievable weight management

What is the operation time of the centre?

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