promoting a healthy life style on campus presented by: candace dark & bernadine patton
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PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE ON CAMPUS
PRESENTED BY:CANDACE DARK & BERNADINE PATTON
OUR MISSION STATMENT
We are The University of Toledo, a STUDENT-centered, public
metropolitan research university with 20,000 students and picturesque
campuses recognized nationally for their beauty.
WELLNESS ISSUES ADDRESSED
Researched relevant data pertaining to wellness concerns
Researched other Universities’ campus models for wellness initiatives
Identified and Described current wellness information and education initiatives on the University of Toledo Main Campus
RESEARCH SAYS
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity rates in the United States
17 % of children
66 % of adults
Note: The CDC has done no research aimed at college students specifically.
RESEARCH SAYS
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
The average person needs 30 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity at least five times per week.
People trying to maintain their weight should
understanding calorie counts and portion sizes.
Being able to sort the healthy food options from the unhealthy is critical.
RESEARCH SAYS
BOSTON - Experience, Inc./The leading provider of career services to students
and alumni announced these recent survey findings:
More than 300 college students from around the country were surveyed about exercise,
diet and stress-relief habits.
SURVEY SAYS
23% juggling work and school.
20% watch television or listen to music to relieve stress
19% being too busy /not having enough time 17% talk with friends or family.
11% said working to maintain a strong GPA.
10% are stressed about finding a job after graduation
RESEARCH SAYS
A study done at the University of New Hampshire:
Found that of 800 undergraduate students, one-third was overweight.
Dr. Dave Levitsky, an expert on weight gain from Cornell University:
"According to our studies, freshmen gain between five and six pounds in the first 12 weeks of school."
RESEARCH SAYS
That many students, ages 18 to 24, are now on the path to chronic health diseases.
Factors such as a caloric intake, genetics, diseases, drugs, and alcohol all play a role in causing obesity.
For college students in particular,
environment is important.
RESEARCH SAYS
"Freshman 15“
The phenomenon of how college students gain weight their first semester/year attending a college or university. Mostly attributed to a severe lifestyle change related to stress, sedentary lifestyle, and changes in food intake and diet patterns.
Research Says
“FREHMEN 15” CAUSES
Lack of exercise Eating late at night Keeping unhealthy snacks on hand (in the dorm
room) Eating unhealthy cafeteria food Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
OTHER CAMPUS MODELS
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio/ 29,600/(R)Wellness Connection in Student Rec. Ctr.
Free Walk-In information /referral serviceAssists in reaching optimal wellness levels
while building a healthier BGSU community
Free Anonymous On-line Screenings for eating disorders
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan/ 21,145/(C)Nutritional Services
On-staff nutrition specialist /offers nutritional consultations
Free to all studentsCovers proper diets pertaining to certain
diseasesSports nutrition for athletesLosing weight /Bulking upDieting tips to relieve stress /eating
disorders.Contact: eappiah@busops.wayne.edu
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia/ 28,238/ (C)Nutrition Programs:
The ABC’s of Fitness & NutritionUses drama and comedy to educate students
about healthier choices. Freshmen 15Education program about weight gain related
to stress and sedentary lifestyle
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa/26,000/ (R)Nutrition and Wellness Research
Center/11.09.07 To promote healthy lifestylesFirst facility in Iowa to test foods and the
impact on human wellness.Facilitated by state legislators, economic developers, and B&I leaders.Initiated by $700,000 research grant.
Toledo, Ohio/22,000/(C)
Services Our Campus Offers
Three Divisions of Health and Wellness
1. Auxiliary Services/David Wahr
2. Food and Dining Services/Julie Archer
3. Student Recreation Center Services/Jeff Witt
Auxiliary Services
David Wahr, Director of Auxiliary ServicesSupervises Rocket Card, Rocket Wireless,
University Bookstore, and ParkingHis claim is, “that universities underestimate the
amount of student interest in health and nutrition.How can we promote a Healthy Lifestyle in many
facets across campus?? Through knowledgeable slogans, healthy living, and by
changing student behavior.
Present & Future:Julie Archer, Resident District Manager of Dining
Services & Licensed DieticianIncorporated “Croutons” as a healthier choice for
diningNutritional KiosksWide variety and selection of residential food choices“Tray less” cafeteria style Sustainability and local produce marketOnline website for mapping menu and food choicesIdentifiers for nutrientsEnergy ZoneHealthy-freshness focus exhibition
Aramark Food Services
Nutritional Kiosks
Located in both Ottawa Res. Hall/Student Union
Displays daily menu for each dining hallContains nutritional fact sheet for all macro
and micronutrientsKiosk provides an easy-to-use and free
resource to help students/employees become nutritionally conscious.
http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMA/UnivToledo/FreshHealthy
“Tray Less” Cafeteria Style
Trayless method to collect cafeteria foodA healthy choice that promotes less food
consumptionUsed to discourage food waste/conserve
resources.Saves:
Money Water Energy Employment
Wide Variety of Food Selection
Each residential cafeteria has:* Salad Bar* Deli Bar* 2 Vegan Options* Vegetarian Entrée’*Fresh Food Selection
Lunch offers lighter meals i.e. casseroles/sandwiches
Dinner offers bigger meal i.e. whole proteins & supplemental sides
Sustainability and Fresh Produce
No Styrofoam products (after spring break ’09)
All compostable productsUtilize local vendors for seasonal foods and
produceReusable mugs/tumblers for students and
staff
Visions for the Future
Identifiers for nutrient intakeVisible icons on each packaged entrée and
menu Labeled by nutritional value such as:
High Caloric Intake, Low Caloric Intake High Carbohydrate food, Low Carbohydrate food Low-fat food “Just for you”
“ENERGY ZONE”
Energy Zone Eating AreaGeared towards high performance eatingHealthier choices for supplemental snacksSmoothies, yogurts, salads, granola, etc Specialty foods such as “sugar free”
Healthy-Freshness Focus
Exhibitions:Each Residential Hall have a “fresh focus
exhibition” whether it be weekly, biweekly, etc.
Make it fun by exhibiting different food styles and food options.
Gives more variety to students and a healthier choice of entrees.
Student Recreation Center
Jeff Witt, Director of Student Recreation Center. Offers several health promotion activities to students
and university employees despite continuous budget cuts and decrease in management positions. S.W.A.T./ Student Wellness Awareness Team Life @ college educational seminar Certified personal training courses Free membership to qualifying members “Welloween” Health Fair
Health Promotion Programs
S.W.A.T./Student Wellness Awareness Team
A class composed of sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Work together to educate its audiences about various wellness issues
Utilizing creative, fun, and interactive presentations.
S.W.A.T. is available to present to any class or student group.
Health Promotion Programs Cont’d
Life@College Educational Seminar
Targets College freshmen faced with a new issues in their lives.
Designed to educate young students to make good decisions. To aid freshmen in surviving their first year college, while
leading healthy and fulfilling lives Utilizes drama, expert presenters, and interactive facilitation to
teach valuable life lessons.
Personal Fitness Education
Offers two personal training fitness courses taken for college credit.
Enables personal fitness certification & ACE certification
Course serves as a liaison between recreation center and customers looking for personal trainers
Free Membership
Student Recreation Center offers free membership to all full-time students and faculty/staff. Aetna Insurance partnered with Human resources to subsidize
insurance costs with recreational membership. All participants must fill out appropriate paper work to qualify Only covers Main Campus participants Percentage discounts are equivalent to percentage of
employment.
“Welloween”
Health fair that offers health screenings, flu shots, and test assessments to all students, faculty, and staff.
Free screenings such as: body composition, vision, pulmonary function, cholesterol and high-density lipids testing administered by campus departments and community organizations.
An open enrollment opportunity to meet with human resources department to discuss health-care benefits plan.
Student Recreation Center
Visions:To partner with Health Science CampusHire an on-staff licensed nutritionist Create a full-service membership based on the
monthly & yearly calendarMembership opportunities for alumniObtain possession of the Health Education building
on campus
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
Know Your Facts
Published by Torie Nicholas December 13th, 2008 in Food Reviews (Circleoffood.com/blog)
I attend the University of Toledo and I am currently a freshman.
As part of our meal plan, everyone gets a certain amount of rocket dollars varying from $50-$100.
These rocket dollars are kept on our ID card and can be used at various restaurants off campus. The only problem is… look at the restaurants, and tell me what healthy food you can find?….
Know Your Choices
FOOD COURT /ROCKECT CARD CHOICES
http://www.fatcalories.com/index.cfm
Healthier Option/s
Rocket Card EnhancementAdd a restaurant/s with well-balanced nutrition i.e.
“WALK IT OUT”
A healthy alternative while going to classMarked & measured distances along common
campus pathwaysA visible and effective method for attaining exercise
“WALK IT OUT”
MILEAGE MAP
Healthy Reading
A recent book on guiding students to eating well.
Ann Litt, MS,RD
She also is a frequent speaker on college campuses across the nation. Contact Ann for more details.
RECOMMENDATIONS
S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS: Resources & Campus Awareness
WEAKNESSES: Research & Visible Information
OPPORTUNITIES: Grants/Marketing/Practicum
THREATS: Health Risks
“FIGURE” It Out
[3,224 UT Freshmen (2007 enrollment)] X [5% increase (161.2)] = 3,385 X 15 =???
50,778lbs
QUESTIONS
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