NCHPAD NEWS: June 2016
Volume 15, Issue 6
A monthly publication of NCHPAD - the NATIONAL CENTER on HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and DISABILITY http://www.nchpad.org.
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Nutrition: Kid Fit Food Group Game
Research: Fatherhood and Your BMI
Public Health: Employee Wellness Month
Think NCHPAD: Wheelchair Maintenance Guide
From the Information Specialists' Desks: Updates and Upcoming Events
Nutrition: Kid Fit Food Group Game
Combining nutrition and physical activity into a fun game may help create a conversation for children about healthy lifestyle habits. The sooner that one is introduced to good nutrition, wholesome eating, and plate design, the better the chances are for developing worthy lifelong habits.
To learn more about this kid focused fitness and nutrition game, please click here.
Research: Fatherhood and Your BMI
Numerous studies have suggested that men’s weight in adolescence and young adulthood, when they may be transitioning to fatherhood, is an important risk factor for diabetes, accelerated coronary atherosclerosis, future cardiovascular disease, cancer, and premature death. The transition to fatherhood affects health behaviors which may affect body mass index (BMI).
To learn more about the importance of a healthy lifestyle during fatherhood, please click here.
Public Health: Employee Wellness Month
Any worksite wellness program requires a commitment to wellness from all levels of an organization and that commitment should be part of the organization’s operation, mission and goals. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that employers make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to participate in worksite wellness programs, but it’s important to think beyond just complying with the law, and move towards an environment that is universally designed to support health promotion for all.
To read more about how to create a culture of inclusion in worksite wellness, please click here.
Think NCHPAD: Wheelchair Maintenance Guide
Buying and maintaining a wheelchair is not an easy feat. Due to restrictions in insurance coverage and years before a wheelchair can be replaced, typically a minimum of five years, it is imperative that you practice regular maintenance and cleaning for your wheelchair.
To learn more about proper wheelchair maintenance and cleaning, please click here.
From the Information Specialists' Desks: Updates and Upcoming Events