Program offers research-based method for weight management
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Profile by Sanford is now open at 3010 E. 53rd Street in Davenport. This is the second store Iowa. The Hawkeye state's first Profile store is in Clive and opened in July.
Profile launched in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, opening its first store front in November 2012. Today, it has 16 locations in five states with several more planned openings by the end of 2014.
Profile was designed using a large body of clinical research to ensure a sustainable means to healthy weight loss. A clinical and scientific advisory board comprised of Sanford Health physicians and researchers oversaw the development of the Profile system. Sanford Health is the largest, rural, not-for-profit health care system in the United States.
"This state-of-the-art weight-loss system has brought clinically-proven results to communities across the Dakotas, Minnesota and Nebraska," said local store manager Justin Roberson. "I'm eager to see the results this nutritional program will have here in Davenport."
The rapidly growing Profile system utilizes meal-replacement products, nutritionally complete food and qualified health coaches. In addition to members consuming both Profile-produced and grocery-store food, coaches develop customized plans for their clients and offer advice on nutrition, exercise and behavior.
Profile continues to focus on program advancements through the launch of new food products, such as three new pizza varieties available this fall. Profile is also on the cutting edge of technology, expanding to better assist members with measuring daily activity. A new fitness tracker will provide additional measurable data that will be helpful to members and coaches in helping to monitor progress toward goals.
In addition to face-to-face meetings, coaches are able to efficiently track members' progress through the use of smart wireless technology. Each member is outfitted with wireless devices to measure progress, including tools to track body weight, measurement and blood pressure. These devices automatically upload to a secure server, where members and coaches can monitor improvement on the web or mobile applications. Printed options are also available to members.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 60 percent of the U.S. population is considered overweight or obese.
To learn more, visit profileplan.net or call (877) 373-6069.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is an integrated health system headquartered in the Dakotas and is now the largest, rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation with locations in 126 communities in nine states. In addition, Sanford Health is in the process of developing international clinics in Ghana, Mexico and China.
Sanford Health includes 43 hospitals, 140 clinic locations and 1,360 physicians in 81 specialty areas of medicine. With more than 26,000 employees, Sanford Health is the largest employer in North Dakota and South Dakota. The system is experiencing dynamic growth and development in conjunction with nearly $1 billion in gifts from philanthropist Denny Sanford. These gifts are making possible the implementation of several initiatives, including global children's clinics, multiple research centers and finding cures for type 1 diabetes and breast cancer. For more information, visit sanfordhealth.org.
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