The document discusses the ManAlive program, which aims to improve cancer prevention efforts among men in Northern Ireland. It notes that cancer rates and mortality are higher in men compared to women. The Quick Fit program is part of ManAlive and provides 30 minute sessions at workplaces to promote lifestyle changes like increased physical activity, improved diet, and goal setting. Evaluation found Quick Fit is effective in motivating men to be more active, make dietary changes, and feel better overall. Workplaces are a good setting as research shows men prefer clear, convenient programs in these locations.

1. The Quick Fit Answer
Naomi Thompson,
Senior Cancer
Prevention Officer,
Ulster Cancer Foundation

2. Why ManAlive?
Cancer incidence and mortality rates higher in men
Incidence: Men: 5794 Women: 5406
(+388)
Mortality: Men: 1964 Women: 1841
(+123)
NICR 2008/2009

3. • 64% N. Ireland men overweight or obese
• 33% of men take the recommended
weekly level of physical activity
• 22% of men eat the recommended five
portions of fruit / vegetables a day

4.  Two thirds of cancers
can be prevented
 Small lifestyle changes
= Big differences

5. Why workplaces?

6. • UUJ research:
– ~ 730 men
– ‘clear and concise’
– ‘convenient settings’
• Such workplace programmes improve staff morale.
• The wellbeing of staff increases a company’s
productivity.
• Impacts greatly on the wellbeing of the wider community.
• Cancer diagnosis – long term sick leave - workplaces
under pressure

7. Examples of workplaces

8. Why Quick Fit?
• 30 minute sessions:
• 10 mins - diet and exercise
advice; benefits
• 15 mins - measurement
• 5 mins - goal setting – find a
reason

9. • Follow-up session
• Body composition readings
• Achievement of goals
• Personal advice
(Further follow-up arranged if required)

10. TANITA scales:
• Weight
• Body fat %
• Body water %
• Visceral fat
• Muscle mass
• Metabolic rate
• Metabolic age

11. The effect of Quick Fit
• Body composition analysis and the Quick Fit
presentation have a significant but independent
effect on change in time spent doing physical
activity
• Most helpful motivator – body composition
analysis
• Quick Fit – effective in increasing participation in
physical activity, making positive dietary change,
and improving wellbeing
• Goal setting – shown to positively change
people’s effort levels.

12. Thank you for listening
For further info on Quick Fit contact
naomithompson@ulstercancer.org
annedevlin@ulstercancer.org