BMI & Waist Circumference Chart This chart is an essential tool for primary care professionals and anyone involved in wellness and weight counseling. With this tool, it is easy to find the patient’s Body Mass Index (BMI) score based on their height and weight and to discover if the patient has a high-risk waist line. This chart provides: A definition of BMI; English and Metric formulas for BMI; Limitations of BMI; Table of classifications of BMI scores, from Underweight to Extreme Obesity and Information and direction to discover if a patient has a high-risk waist circumference. The Waist Circumference measure is useful in assessing risk for adults who are normal or overweight according to the BMI table. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
Understanding Your Weight Desktop Counseling Tool 2006 National Health Information Awards Winner! Health professional counseling plays a key role in addressing the obesity epidemic. This easy-to-use and flexible tool is designed to help health professionals bring up and discuss the sensitive subject of excess weight with their adult patients. Developed with a leading expert in the field, this award-winning flipbook systematises the obesity counselling techniques developed by Dr. Robert Kushner of Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Wellness Center. Also included are two 50-sheet "prescription" tear off pads to aid diet and physical activity tracking and advice. The sheets reiterate or add on to what you’ve discussed with your patients.
Physical Activity Prescription Pads This 50-sheet tear off pad allows health professionals to write a “prescription” for their patients to take the next step in increasing their level of physical activity. Shows a pyramid of different types of physical activity with walking as the foundation and beginning step. Provides examples of each type of activity. Also includes an activity log for patient to fill out, divided into 10 minute increments of activity. This prescription is even more effective when combined with our award-winning Understanding Your Weight flipbook – a desktop counselling tool for addressing excess weight.
Diet Prescription Pads This 50-sheet pad allows health professionals to write a “prescription” for their patients to take key steps in developing a healthier diet. Used during a visit or given as “homework,” this sheet covers exercises and information to help the counseling process such as: coming up with ideas for reducing calories from their diet by substituting unhealthy food and drink with healthy choices; recognising & addressing problem eating patterns and keeping a food diary. This prescription is even more effective when combined with our award-winning Understanding Your Weight flipbook – a desktop counselling tool for addressing excess weight.
Exercise and Muscle Guide Female Illustrates the female muscular system with appropriate aerobic, floor and weight training exercises. Size 36" x 24". Laminated.
Exercise and Muscle Guide Male An interesting chart of the male muscular system that describes how weight training and resistive exercises develop a particular area. Size 36" x 24". Laminated.
Stretch & Strengthen Chart Controlled stretching fights stress while maintaining muscle tone and flexibility. This chart shows you how to stretch every muscle group safely. Size 35" x 23". Laminated.
Keys to Healthy Eating Chart 2nd Edition This informative and completely updated chart covers all the major topics for good nutrition and health. Contains excellent descriptions of fats, types of cholesterol, carbohydrates (including the Glycemic Index), protein, and fibre. Includes a table of the benefits and sources of vitamins for various life stages. Provides visual comparisons of portion sizes of food with other common items (i.e a cup of pasta is about the size of a tennis ball). Features a useful step-by-step guide of how to read a food label and provides information on the latest food pyramid. 20" W by 26" H.
Understanding Cholesterol Chart Illustrates the structure and classification of a lipoprotein. Shows cholesterol transport in the blood, how cholesterol is made and stored in the liver. Also shows atherosclerosis, the consequence of high cholesterol. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
High Cholesterol Chart This chart is an easy-to-understand overview of high cholesterol and its importance to the health of the body. Illustrates and defines cholesterol. Shows the sources of cholesterol – from food and within the body. Shows and describes the different types of lipoproteins. Defines risk factors and causes of high cholesterol. Illustrates the consequences of high cholesterol as plaque builds up within the blood vessels. Also provides prevention and management techniques. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
Maintaining a Healthy Weight Chart Briefly describes a healthy diet plan and provides further detail on physiological hazards that accompany low-carbohydrate diets. Lists strategies for diet planning and contains suggestions and tips for physical activity. Shows how to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) and contains a chart showing acceptable weights based on BMI. Discusses the unique risks of apple- and pear-shaped fat distribution. Explains calories and how to calculate your total daily energy needs. List calories burned by various activities from basketball to walking. Lists problems associated with overweight and underweight. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
Risks of Obesity Chart Defines obesity and provides detail on how body fat is measured through the Body Mass Index (BMI). Lists causes of this serious condition and points out the organs affected within body. Details treatments for obesity and includes a special section which explains the prevalence and seriousness of childhood obesity. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
Metabolic Syndrome Chart Explains Metabolic Syndrome, a constellation of factors including obesity, high glucose levels in the blood, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels. Illustrates and explains each of the risk factors in detail. Also lists causes, treatments and the medical conditions associated with this disease, which affects about 1 in 4 Americans. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
Dangers of Smoking Chart Discusses and illustrates the common dangers of smoking: chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, bladder cancer, stoke, mouth and throat cancer, heart disease, gastric ulcer, and fetal risk. Compares a healthy lung to a smoker's lung. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
Dangers of Alcohol Chart Illustrates and discusses how alcohol afects the nervous, cardiovascular and digestive system. Shows the process of alcohol absorption and it's affect on the liver. Also talks about reproductive side effects, including risks to an unborn baby. Further discusses other consequences of alcohol abuse and defines intoxication. Size is 20" W by 26" H.
Weight Training Flexibility Chart A complete program for weight training with twelve popular flexibility exercises presented. Size 23" x 35". Laminated.
Aerobic Flexibility Chart A complete program for aerobic exercise with twelve of the most popular stretching exercises. Size 23" x 35". Laminated.
Training Heart Rate Target Chart An informative and comprehensive guide that illustrates the safe and effective training zones. Size 23" x 35". Laminated.
Anorexia Chart These charts on eating disorders from Bruce Algra are a must for schools and health centres. Available soft lamination. Size is 61 x 91cm
Bulimia Chart These charts on eating disorders from Bruce Algra are a must for schools and health centres. Available soft lamination. Size is 61 x 91cm
Overeating and Overweight Chart These charts on eating disorders from Bruce Algra are a must for schools and health centres. Available soft lamination. Size is 61 x 91cm
Harmful Effects of Cocaine Chart From the Bruce Algra Health & Drug Education Series, this informative and safety-filled chart shows the harmful effects of one of the most talked about subjects in schools today. Each chart highlights the harmfully affected areas in bold colors and explains in clear text. Laminated for durability. Size: 24" x 36"
Harmful Effects of Alcohol Chart From the Bruce Algra Health & Drug Education Series, this informative and safety-filled chart shows the harmful effects of one of the most talked about subjects in schools today. Each chart highlights the harmfully affected areas in bold colors and explains in clear text. Laminated for durability. Size: 24" x 36"
Harmful Effects of Marijuana Chart From the Bruce Algra Health & Drug Education Series, this informative and safety-filled chart shows the harmful effects of one of the most talked about subjects in schools today. Each chart highlights the harmfully affected areas in bold colors and explains in clear text. Laminated for durability. Size: 24" x 36"
Harmful Effects of Smoking Chart From the Bruce Algra Health & Drug Education Series, this informative and safety-filled chart shows the harmful effects of one of the most talked about subjects in schools today. Each chart highlights the harmfully affected areas in bold colors and explains in clear text. Laminated for durability. Size: 24" x 36"
Holistic Spine Associations and Reflected Areas Chart This unique clinical chart is for physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, reflexologists, doctors and all those interested in physical and energy medicine. This chart shows back transporting points of traditional Chinese medicine, the major spinal chakras, effects of spinal misalignments, emotional and spiritual relationships of each vertebral level, and more. This laminated chart is 36” x 24”.
Healing with the Chakra Chart This unique clinical chart is for physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, reflexologists, doctors and all those interested in physical and energy medicine. This chart shows back transporting points of traditional Chinese medicine, the major spinal chakras, effects of spinal misalignments, emotional and spiritual relationships of each vertebral level, and more. This laminated chart is 36” x 24”.
Male Muscular Figure A 1/4 life-size model of the male muscular system made of SOMSO-Plast. The model is carefully painted to show the topography of muscles in true anatomical perspective. Includes a key card booklet referencing 46 labeled muscles and 9 labeled bones. Removable from base. Does not dissect. Size: 20" tall. On base 21" H x 13" x 6".
