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Why is nutrition and lifestyle counseling provided in a group setting?

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Why is nutrition and lifestyle counseling provided in a group setting?

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Nutrition and lifestyle counseling is based upon the successful models of shared medical appointments (SMAs). SMAs are an innovative, interactive method of health care where 8-20 persons typically meet for ~90 minutes with a doctor or other medical provider. Patients prefer SMAs because the group environment is interactive, dynamic, and fun. In addition, SMAs prevent disease complications and hospitalizations. The group environment allows for more time to be spent asking questions and learning healthy habits to help prevent diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and being overweight. Participants also learn and get support from others in the group who have similar health concerns.