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Talking to yourself about physical activity

Childhood obesity: it's everyone's business - toolkit prepared by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , Maternal and Child Bureau, to help businesses address current trends in obesity.

Detouring physical activity roadblocks

Quick fit 15-minute exercise program

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Lower the sodium. Rinse canned foods, such as tuna and canned vegetables, to remove some of the sodium.

 

 

Workplace

CDC's LEAN Works! A Workplace Obesity Prevention Program

This new web-based resource is designed to lead employees to activity and nutrition and it is FREE. There are interactive tools and evidence-based resources to design effective worksite obesity prevention and control programs, including an obesity cost calculator to estimate how much obesity is costing a company and how much savings a company could reap with different workplace interventions. Learn more.

Red Beans

Red beans, including small red beans and dark red kidney beans, are good sources of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and thiamin. They are an excellent low-fat, low-calorie source of protein and dietary fiber. They contain phytonutrients that may help prevent chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Red beans are available dried and canned throughout the year. If you are in a hurry, use the canned beans.  If you wish to cook dried beans, soaking them overnight in the refrigerator will cut the cooking time. Place the beans in a bowl, cover with water and cover the bowl with a lid. Do not soak them for more than 24 hours as it can cause fermentation which can change the taste. When ready to cook, pour of the soaking water, rinse and place in a saucepan with fresh water. Add 3 cups of water for every 1 cup of beans. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Simmer for anywhere between one to three hours. Check occasionally to be sure the water is covering the beans, if not add more water. When the beans are soft and easy to mash, they are ready to drain and eat or use in a recipe.

Toolkit Helps Employers Tailor Workplace Breast-feeding Programs and Policies

Investing in Workplace Breastfeeding Programs and Policies: An Employer's Toolkit provides resources to help employers understand the components of breastfeeding programs, get started, and measure success. The toolkit was produced by the Center for Prevention and Health Services, National Business Group on Health with support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health and the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Resources include breastfeeding program options, employer case studies, and materials for employees. The toolkit is available here.

Work, live and play tobacco-free

Learn about tobacco-free options for your family and how being tobacco-free is good for business. Visit www.BeFreeSD.com for details.

 

How to use fruits and vegetables to help manage your weight

Travel with more than your toothbrush

Planning meals to help eat healthy for a healthy weight

Did You Know... a staggering $270 billion is spent each year treating preventable conditions related to tobacco, adult-onset diabetes and obesity? According to the Wellness Councils of America, more than 81% of businesses with 50 or more employees have some form of health promotion program – the most popular being exercise, stop-smoking, back care program, and stress management. Most employers offer wellness programs simply because they think the benefit is worth the cost.