SHAPE UP AMERICA
Shape Up America is a free service to the public and health care professionals. The online program’s focus is on meal plans and the food’s nutritional information. The goal is to obtain a reduced fat and portion controlled diet.
Foods Emphasized: Variety of meals, including vegetarian and diabetic options
Foods Discouraged: High calorie foods
Premise and Guidelines: Shape Up America is an online program designed to inform visitors of their calorie intake and the nutritional value of the foods they eat. The program has an abundance of tips and advice from eating habits to fitness ideas. The Cyberkitchen allows visitors to determine individual calorie needs and create a plan based on those needs. Visitors are able to use a body fat calculator and browse hundreds of meal recipes. Shape Up America allows visitors to enter their height, weight and age along with their personal goals to determine what recipes are best suited for them and step by step instructions, from ingredients to directions. The program can build a personalized meal plan and exercise plan using their online tools.
Shape Up America does not provide any group support functions. Visitors can email for support, but there is no peer to peer support system. The website may also be difficult to navigate for someone who is not computer savvy.