About

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a 15-week weight management program for adults that uses strategies proven to work.

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less was developed by professionals from North Carolina State University, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Division of Public Health, and East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. Based on the theory of planned behavior, Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a weight management program that uses strategies proven to work for weight loss and maintenance. Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity. The program provides opportunities for participants to track their progress and keep a journal of healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. The program is offered to worksites and other groups interested in eating smart, moving more, and achieving a healthy weight.

Writing and Development Team

  • Carolyn Dunn, PhD
    • Professor and Nutrition Specialist
    • Associate State Program Leader
    • Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences
    • NC Cooperative Extension
    • NC State University
  • Sheree Vodicka, MA, RD, LDN
    • Healthy Weight Communications Manager
    • Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • Lori Schneider, MA, CHES
    • Physical Activity Specialist
    • Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • Christine Smith, MS
    • Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
    • NC Cooperative Extension
    • Wayne County
  • Cathy Thomas, MAEd
    • Head
    • Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • With
    Carolyn Lackey, PhD, RD

    • Professor Emeritus and Nutrition Specialist
    • Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences
    • NC Cooperative Extension
    • NC State University
  • Consultant to the writing team
    Kathryn Kolasa, PhD, RD, LDN

    • Professor, Departments of Family Medicine and Pediatrics
    • Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina

Reviewers

  • Surabhi Aggarwal, MHSc, MPH, RD
    • Project Coordinator
    • Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program
    • Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • Elizabeth MacLachlan, MPH, RD
    • Executive Director
    • NC Public Health Foundation
  • Diane Beth, MS, RD, LDN
    • Nutrition Program Manager
    • Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • Mott Blair, MD
    • Blair Family Medicine
    • Wallace, NC
  • Leigh Ann Creson
    • Health Promotion Coordinator
    • Person County Health Department
  • Josephine Cialone, MS, RD
    • Nutrition Program Supervisor
    • Nutrition Services Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • Susan Condlin, MEd, CFCS
    • County Extension Director
    • NC Cooperative Extension, Lee County
  • Sarah Kuester, MS, RD
    • Public Health Nutritionist
    • Division of Nutrition
    • Physical Activity and Obesity
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Jackie Sugg, MS, RD, LDN
    • Health Promotion Coordinator
    • Pitt County Health Department
  • Jenni Albright, MPH, RD, LDN
    • Evaluation and Surveillance
    • Program Manager
    • Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • Jimmy Newkirk
    • Physical Activity Manager
    • Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • Lisa Richardson, MS, RD
    • Nutrition Consultant
    • Nutrition Services Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • Debbie Stroud, MEd
    • Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
    • NC Cooperative Extension
    • Johnston County
  • Sandy Tyndall
    • Worksite Wellness Specialist
    • Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • Meg van Staveren, MPH, RD
    • Project Coordinator
    • Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program
    • Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health
  • Wilda Wade, PhD, RD, LDN, CAWM
    • Nutrition Specialist, Retired
    • Cooperative Extension Program
    • NC A&T University
  • Sue Williams, MS, RD
    • Lead Regional Consultant
    • Nutrition Services Branch
    • NC Division of Public Health