Health and Wellness Program - Intranet Resource - September 2015-1
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The document provides information on health and wellness resources available through the Bureau of Staff Development and Training. It highlights the monthly Wellness Wire newsletter which provides health event calendars and tips. Various sections are available on mental/emotional health, nutrition/health/wellness, and women's wellness. The featured article discusses the importance of physical activity and nutrition for healthier kids and adults, and cites guidelines for exercise amounts. It also provides links to reports on childhood obesity trends and initiatives in Florida to address unhealthy weights.
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For this evaluation prepare a power point presentation about your health promotion initiative. The length would equal the sections of your paper. For example, if your paper contains 8 sections, your presentation will be 8 slides plus the introduction and references, totaling 10 slides.
1. Describe the health problem. Using data and statistics support your claim that the issue you selected is a problem. What specifically will you address in your proposed health promotion program? Be sure your proposed outcome is realistic and measureable. (1-2 slides).
2. Describe the vulnerable population and setting. What are the risk factors that make this a vulnerable population? Use evidence to support the risk factors you have identified. (1-2 slides).
3. Present your health promotion/disease prevention theoretical framework or conceptual model that would best serve as the framework guiding the proposal. Provide rationale for your selection which includes discussion of the concepts of the selected model. (1 slide).
4. Present your health promotion program using an evidence-based intervention. Include a thorough discussion of the specifics of this intervention which include resources necessary, those involved, and feasibility for a nurse in an advanced role. Be certain to include a timeline. (1-2 slides)
5. Describe your intended outcomes. Describe the outcomes in detail concurrent with the SMART goal approach. (1-2 slides).
6. Present your plan for evaluation for each outcome. (1-2 slides).
7. Thoroughly describe possible barriers/challenges to implementing the proposed project as well as strategies to address these barriers/challenges. (1-2 slides).
Follow the rule of 7 of professional presentations: Use no more than 7 lines of text per slide, with around 7 words per line. Explanations would be added to the notes sections or as a separate paper.
Running head: ASSIGNMENT 2
ASSIGNMENT 2
Assignment 2 SMART Goal Planning Form
Nutrition
Florida National University
Alina Rivero
Health Promotion and Role Development in Advanced Nursing Practice
Professor: Alexander Garcia Salas
February 16, 2022
Smart Goal Planning Form
When children are knowledgeable about the adverse effects of unhealthy nutrition on their health and the risk of complications brought by their diabetes conditions, there will be reduction of the risks and other associated complications to ensure that healthy body weight and a low BMI are attained by consumption of healthy diets within three months.
Running head: HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM 2
HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM 2
Health Promotion Program
Alina Rivero Paret
Florida National University
April 09, 2022
Obesity is defined as a disorder that involves excess fat that leads to an increase in the risk of health issues. This condition results from the consumption of more calories than those which are burned through exercise activities or normal daily activities. A person is confirmed to be having obes ...
Running head PUBLIC HEALTH 1 PUBLIC .docx
Running head: PUBLIC HEALTH 1
PUBLIC HEALTH 4
Public health
Daysha Snipes
South University
PHE6404
Abstract
Obesity among American Hispanic females between the ages of twenty and sixty-four years old is the new health inequality in the United States. Food, physical activity, and obesity are one of these twelve leading health indices categorized as important national health issues by Healthy People 2020. Obesity is classified as anyone who surpasses substance mass indicator (BMI ) of thirty. According to females' wellness, three at four American females are overweight or obese. History of woman in Sports For most human history, healthy rivalry has been considered as an entirely masculine thing. Females weren't allowed to see most sporting events. Let only act in them. Not till late nineteenth century did females start participating in sporting events. Although females were allowed to participate in some sports, relatively few showed benefit, for a variety of cultural and mental reasons that are even poorly understood.
Although the fast gains seen in fat since the 1970s seem to have leveled off, Fat and obesity continue to take severe issues in the United States. Increasing physical activity and improving food are keys to fat prevention and control, in addition to policies that alter the situation to make wholesome eating and healthy physical activity more comfortable, safer, and more pleasing are expected to take most effective.
· Campaigns relying mainly on knowledge distribution and training to alter attitudes and behaviors associated with food and physical activity are the great importance of government action to ensure obesity. One might believe that the American world is flooded with media pictures that encourage fitness and inform about the risks of obesity (ONYECHERE, 2014).
· The overall population knows that mediocre food, lack of physical activity and fat are causing many health issues. The CDC is undertaking The problematic public health issue starting with schools, which should offer The quality nutrition system and ensure only healthful foods and drinks are available to students. As part of obesity prevention, multiple organizations will assist people recognize their body mass index, keep a healthy weight and incorporate physical activity into their lives (Raimond, 2013).
· The objective within its endeavors to advance the building food surroundings, encourage student health, in addition to decrease early days obesity, this region can hold on to the ADE principle Governing food in addition to Physical Activity Standards as well as Body Mass Index for the Age Assessment Protocols. To encourage diet, physical activity, in addition to other education-based events that can progress student health, the region, working with the SNPAAC, Has demonstrated the following goals: Use the level suitable nutrition training system that can create the consciousness of as well as understanding for food as well as physical activity ...
Attacking Childhood Obesity in Children and Subpopulation .docx
Attacking Childhood Obesity in Children and Subpopulation 1
Attacking the Challenge of the Epidemic of Childhood Obesity Issue and Subpopulation
Children
student
email
Liberty University/Health 507 section
Word Count: XXXX
Dr.Sharlee Burch
Date
Background
· Childhood/adolescent obesity affects millions with rates continuing to rise
· 43 million are affected by this debilitating problem.
· Individuals at greater risk are non-white subpopulation females with income below 130% poverty level.
· Higher educated individuals are at lessened risk than those with little or no education.
· Fast paced lifestyles contribute to growing number of obese children/adolescents
· Busy schedules encourage families to consume convenient fast food that is readily available with little nutritional value.
· Lifestyles require more than one household income which limits family meal times together.
· Instant and poor nutritional content of meals are prepared for the sake of time and convenience.
· Limited health education regarding food choices and physical activity add contributory factors to childhood obesity
· Physical activity time is limited due to busy testing schedules and school curriculum/demands for high testing performance among students.
· School vending typically has poor nutritional value, high sugar and fat content. Resistance to change in vending snacks from students and school staff may be added barriers for change.
· Funding is limited and lowers nutritional content that match up to what is recommended. Value enhanced food costs more than instant fast foods which require minimal or no preparation.
· Subpopulation Hispanic children/adolescents are at greatest risk for developing obesity
· Males represent 25.3% and females represent 21.8% of obesity.
· Cultural and economic factors contribute to high rates of consumption of high fat/starch/carbohydrate food content. These factors also lead to increased heart disease, hypertension and diabetes in this subpopulation.
Issues
· Type II Diabetes Mellitus and other chronic illness are increasing in youth
· Insulin Resistance, a precursor to Type II Diabetes, is increasing among youth, along with other chronic illnesses, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart disease.
· Increased preventative medical visits among youth, especially subpopulations, are risk factors that may lead to early death/morbidity in the new generations to come.
· Lack of health education, physical activity, and poor nutritional availability or poor choices aid in the epidemic of obesity in youth and subpopulations.
· Food is expensive, good nutritionally valued food is MORE expensive. Hard economic times place hardship on food choices made by families.
· Transportation is expensive and difficult for some to travel to farmer’s markets beyond walking distance. Perishable foods/or fresh fruits and vegetables require fr ...
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The document discusses the importance of health education in empowering people to live healthy lifestyles and make informed health decisions. It outlines national health goals established by Healthy People to improve health and reduce disparities among different groups. Developing health literacy by understanding health information is key for individuals to assess their own health needs and care. The goals are to end preventable illness through health promotion and education.
Eat Healthy Be Healthy Program
This document provides an overview of obesity as a public health epidemic in the United States. It discusses how obesity is defined using BMI and statistics showing obesity rates have risen significantly over the past few decades. The document outlines some of the main factors that contribute to obesity, including dietary habits, food insecurity, stress, lack of physical activity, and lack of nutrition knowledge. It notes that middle-aged adults are particularly vulnerable to obesity due to life stage factors like declining immunity and increased stress. The goal is to educate people on the relationship between obesity, dietary habits, and other contributing factors.
Childhood Obesity .pptx
A slides representing how Registered Nurses serve the community, in particular through education on childhood obesity.
A review of employee health and wellness programs in the united states
This document provides an overview of employee health and wellness programs in the United States. It discusses the rising healthcare costs that have prompted many employers to offer wellness programs encouraging employees to live healthier lifestyles. These programs provide incentives for activities like exercising, losing weight, and quitting smoking. However, employers must ensure wellness programs comply with various employment and privacy laws to avoid legal issues. The document examines definitions of wellness programs and common features they include to promote employee health and reduce stress.
AOWMC-05-00134
The document discusses the emerging role of diet coaching in obesity treatment and weight management. It notes that while dietitians receive training in nutrition science, they often lack skills in behavior change and coaching needed to help clients maintain long-term weight loss and lifestyle changes. The document argues that dietitians should receive additional training in techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy, neuro-linguistic programming, and health coaching in order to more effectively promote sustainable behavior change and wellness among clients.
healthy people.pptx
The document discusses the history and goals of the Healthy People initiative in the United States, which sets national 10-year objectives to improve health and reduce preventable disease and injury. It began in 1979 and is now in its fifth edition, Healthy People 2030. The initiative aims to guide efforts to increase life expectancy and reduce health disparities so the US achieves the full health potential of its population. Healthy People 2030 focuses on issues like reducing adverse childhood experiences, improving care for those with dementia, and engaging leaders across sectors to improve overall population health.
Obesity in AmericaIntroductionDefini.docx
Obesity in America
Introduction
Definition of obesity
Causes of obesity
Statistics of Obesity in America.
Obesity is a condition where an individual have excess body fats leading to health problems. Obesity is an increasing problem in America with the rise in cases causing an alarm for the need to reduce the problem and promote healthy living. Statistics data released by health facilities and health institutions show an increasing trend of obesity in America. Obesity is caused by the uptake of high calorie food, genetic factors, lack of exercise and presence of underlying medical conditions.
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Effects of Obesity
Low Quality Life
Increased medical expenses
Health problems
High Blood Pressure
Type ii Diabetes
Coronary heart Disease
Stroke
Hyperlidimia
Obesity has is associated with increased medical costs due to the health problems posed by the condition. Health problems associated with obesity are high blood pressure due to the high fat content deposited in the blood vessel lining. It also causes coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke among many others. The condition also contributes to low quality life with high chances of causing death.
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Inherency
Cause
Results from body storing excess energy in form of stored fats, thus by reducing intake can be a control measure.
Regulation of food intake as researched by professional cannot sustain control of increases in cases of obesity in society today. several factors interactions contribute to the situation. the causes have to first be understood. While most of the obesity cases are caused by excess consumption of food by an individual, it is also clear that some conditions are caused by more than excess consumption. This may include genetic, or other body disorders. The prevalence of the problem is increasing instead of reducing. Obesity rates have increased across all the population groups in the United States. It is therefore important to approach the problem from a different perspective.
Challenges being experienced can be grouped into the following major levels.
Intrapersonal Level
Interpersonal Level
Community/Institution Level
Macro/Public Policy Level
Medics and nutritionists have viewed the problem continuously as it could be solved through reducing the amount of food intake. However, body’s regulation of food consumption is not enough to deal with the epidemic. It is not a matter of the obese people decision to eat less food than they have been doing. It has been seen that obesity can be reduced through a different treatment of the problem. This may involve first deciding the root cause that triggers a person to eat so much food.
consumption is not enough to deal with the epidemic. It is not a matter of the obese people decision to eat less food than they have been doing. It has been seen that obesity can be reduced through a different treatment of the problem. This may involve first deciding the root cause that triggers a person to eat so much food. In.
Childhood obesity effects and preventions
Childhood obesity has become a major global health problem, affecting over 42 million children worldwide as of 2010. In the United States, the rate of childhood obesity nearly tripled between 1980 and 2012. Obesity in children can lead to serious short-term and long-term health effects impacting the cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and immune systems. It is also associated with low self-esteem and social stigma. Preventing childhood obesity is important as obese children are more likely to be obese as adults. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, and building healthy habits can help children achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Pro458 campaign assignment sample
This document outlines a campaign plan to prevent obesity among working adults in Malaysia. It begins with background on the rising issue of obesity globally and in Malaysia. The goals are to create awareness of obesity and promote healthy lifestyles to prevent it. The target audience is 200 employees at the Land Branch in Kuching Division. Key messages promote maintaining a healthy weight and a multi-sectoral approach. Strategies include education through various channels, emphasizing shared responsibility among government, industry, professionals and individuals. Potential legal and ethical issues with interventions are also discussed.
The need of Specific Exercise Programs in Schools
This presentation was used when i spoke to officials in MInnesotta. My program is working in several schools throughout the country.
For more information please visit: www.superbodysuperbrain.com
RUNNING HEAD Analyzing Issues and Need and Identifying Mediators.docx
RUNNING HEAD: Analyzing Issues and Need and Identifying Mediators of Change 15
Analyzing Issues and Need and Identifying Mediators of Change
Kaplan University
September 16, 2014
NS-600
Deserie Thomas
Professor Kimberly Brodie
Before you design any nutrition education intervention, whether it is a few sessions or a larger program with several components, it is important to determine your intervention focus and identify your intended primary audience. When those have been determined, you will need detailed information on the behaviors and practices that contribute to the issue or problem you have selected as your intervention focus. Step 1 worksheets will help you conduct assessments to obtain the information you will need.
Think of yourself as a detective as you work through these worksheets. You are trying to find out as much as you can to determine which core behaviors or behavioral goals will be the targets for your educational sessions.
The information you collect may be quite extensive, depending on the scope and duration of your intervention, and will vary by category. Cite information sources (e.g., journal article, government report, observation, interview) used in the worksheet in a bibliography at the end of this step.
At the end of the Step 1 worksheets, you should have products for Steps 1A, 1B, and 1C as follows:
Step 1A: Health issues or needs (one or two) and primary intended audience for the nutrition education intervention. Examples are “overweight in teenagers” or “low rates of breastfeeding in a low-income audience.”
Step 1B: High-priority behaviors contributing to the selected issues. A set of one to a few nutrition-related behaviors or community practices that contribute to the health issue(s) that you identified.
Step 1C: Statement of the program’s behavioral or action goals. The behavioral or action goals describe the purpose or behavioral outcomes for the program in terms of behaviors or community practices.
Use these worksheets as guides to help you identify program behavioral goals. Cite information sources in the text and add references to the bibliography at the end of the step. Electronic versions of these worksheets are available
at http://nutrition.jbpub.com/education/2e. If you are unable to access the worksheets electronically, you can write onto this blank worksheet or create a text document that uses the same flow of information.
Step 1A: Issues and intended audience
Describe the demographics of your audience (e.g., age, subgroup, and ethnicity) and the location of the site.
The Watts Healthcare Corporation is a non-profit organization, is where the Diabetes Education Program will be initiated. It is community based clinic that provides health services to low-income families in the community.
The Diabetes Self-Management Education Program will focus on low-income individuals in the community, from ages 15-70, African Americans and Hispanics population diagnosis with diabet ...
Childhood Obesity Scholarly Paper.docx
1) Childhood obesity is a significant public health problem, affecting about 1 in 5 children in the US. Effective prevention and management requires a combination of primordial, primary, and secondary prevention strategies focusing on behavior change.
2) Key interventions include educating parents and children about nutrition, physical activity, and health risks; monitoring behaviors through logging; and setting goals with self-monitoring and positive reinforcement of healthy behaviors.
3) Findings will be disseminated through posters, flyers, brochures and briefs to provide concise information to clinicians, parents, and children. Implementing a comprehensive prevention strategy in clinical practice could substantially improve quality of life for obese children.
PreventDirect
PowerPoint presentation of mobile and onsite workplace wellness and chronic disease prevention business concept outline
media assignment edited liban
1) This document contains various social media posts and articles about nutrition, exercise, and childhood obesity from the perspective of a school administration.
2) The posts promote eating fruits and vegetables, daily exercise as a family, and sharing healthy meal plans. They emphasize that exercise should be fun and note online resources for family activities.
3) The articles discuss the obesity epidemic among children and the health risks of excess weight like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. They highlight the school's nutrition standards to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent obesity by providing balanced, nutritious meals.
nutrition 1.pptx
This document discusses dietary assessment and counseling in dental practice. It describes how diet can impact oral health through oral environment and general nutrition. Methods for assessing dietary intake include 24-hour recalls, dietary records, and food frequency questionnaires. BMI is used to screen for weight categories in children and teens. Dietary intake is evaluated for cariogenic potential and nutritive value, then counseling is provided to help motivate patients to modify their diet and improve oral health.
nutrition 1.pptx
This document discusses assessing dietary intake and nutritional status in dental practice. It describes how body mass index (BMI) is calculated and interpreted for children and teens to screen for weight categories. It also discusses various methods for assessing dietary intake, including 24-hour recalls, dietary records, and food frequency questionnaires. The objectives and process of evaluating dietary intake and nutritive value are outlined.
Goal 3
This document discusses ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It notes that while life expectancy has increased and diseases reduced, more work is needed to address health challenges and expand access to quality healthcare. The author is interested in this issue as a healthcare leadership major, believing good health is fundamental. Some ways to promote health and well-being locally include implementing health policies, building parks, holding leaders accountable, and creating wellness programs.
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Attacking Childhood Obesity in Children and Subpopulation .docx
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Health and Wellness Program - Intranet Resource - September 2015-1
- 1. Health and Wellness Program Welcome to the Health & Wellness Promotion section of the Bureau of Staff Development and Training’s website designed to provide some basic ongoing and timely nutrition and health information which can be helpful in adjusting your lifestyle to maintain and/or improve how you feel. The primary focus is to make available some reliable information to help you to both improve and maintain a healthier life. Please consult the following resource, The Wellness Wire (newsletter) produced by the Department of Management Services which provides calendars of events hosted by providers of Florida State Group Insurance and tips to improve your health and emotional well-being on a monthly basis. Issues are available from April 2013 to- date at the website noted below: http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/ state_group_insurance/the_wellness_wire The principal section of the Health and Wellness Program will provide a featured article. Specific content will also be available under the main section by going to the following areas which you may want to pursue to gain a better understanding of the topic being presented. Mental & Emotional Health Nutrition/Health/Wellness & You Perspectives on Women's Wellness Featured Article
- 2. By Mark A. Mahoney, Ph.D., R.D.N. Research & Training Specialist Physical activity, good nutrition means healthier kids, adults To improve and maintain our health, few people recognize the singular importance of being physically active. Some of the more familiar effects of regular movement include: Lowering the risk of developing or dying from heart disease, stroke and diabetes Assisting us in the prevention of certain cancers, Improving one’s mood. Building bones, strengthening muscles and expanding lung capacity. Reducing the risks of falls and fractures. Preventing excessive weight gain. Some 20 years ago the primary emphasis by preventive health experts was largely focused on the benefits of vigorous activity. The emphasis today has shifted to the benefits of sustained bouts of moderate movement. The latest physical activity guidelines published in 2008 recommend: Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily to include aerobic, muscle and bone strengthening activities. Adults should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous intensity aerobic activity. An Executive Summary and Key Messages are contained in a mid-course update to the 2008 physical activity guidelines which can be accessed at: http://health.gov/paguidelines/midcourse/pag-executive-summary.pdf Kids + increased physical activity/ better nutrition = healthier adults A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted a slight decrease in the rates of obesity in low income pre-school children (2 to 4-year olds) between 2008 though 2011 in 19 of 43 states and territories studied. The CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden noted that, “it’s encouraging but we have a lot further to go. “We hope this is the start of a trend getting us back into balance.” He credited this trend to efforts such as: better policies in the government’s Women, Infants and Children program, as well as increases in breast feeding, recognition that children need to be active and eating a more healthful diet by reducing things like juices and increasing consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, and decreasing “sit-time” in front of the TV or computer. One cautionary note is that children are “five times more likely to be overweight or obese as an adult if they are overweight or obese between the ages of 3 and 5 years,” according to Dr. Frieden. Those interested in more in-depth information including recommendations on what can be done to address childhood obesity can go to CDC Vital Signs at: http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/childhoodobesity/. Florida’s crisis Looking toward the future Florida’s number one public health threat is unhealthy weight. The statistics reveal that 65 percent of adults in Florida are at an unhealthy weight while one out of three kids is now considered overweight or obese. The Florida Department of Health has embarked on an initiative, Healthiest Weight Florida, a public private collaboration to address the issue of assisting Florida’s children and adults to make consistent, informed choices about healthy eating and active living. For more information, visit http://www.healthiestweightflorida.com/
- 3. National picture A very detailed report, The State of Obesity, 2014 provides an in-depth look at the state of obesity in the United States and includes a section on increasing physical activity for children, before, during and after school. The report can be accessed at: http://stateofobesity.org/files/stateofobesity2014.pdf If we are to continue to see a decreasing trend in overweight and obese children, which, often leads to overweight/ obese adults, let’s all work together and focus on helping our kids maintain a physically active lifestyle along with modeling more appropriate nutritional habits. Dr. Mahoney has been a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for over 30 years. He completed graduate studies in public health at Columbia University. Previous Articles Obesity is a crisis in need of dialogue, action Research documents the impact of tobacco litter on the environment Looking toward the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Report Melanoma awareness: Save skin from sun’s damaging rays Sugar Consumption: Some Basic Facts for Improved Health and Wellness through Action for 2015 Welcoming in the New Year: Some Tips to Stick with a Fitness Program Use of Body Mass Index (BMI) and the Role of Belly Fat: Complementary Measures Hypertension - Sodium Intake: How to be a Savvy Consumer Complementary Protein – A Healthful Addition to Our Diet & Planet A Good Plate – Choosing Wisely Eating Right for a Healthy Weight Healthy Eating on the Run Reducing Stress: The Role of Physical Activity