Exam 2: Establishing Healthy Lifestyle Programs Flashcards
1
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Dimensions of Wellness (on exam)
- 8 dimensions of wellness
1) ________: coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships
2) Financial: satisfaction with current and future financial situations
3) ______: developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system
4) Spiritual: expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life
5) _________: personal satisfaction and enrichment derived from one’s work
6) Physical: recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep and nutrition
7) __________: recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills
8) Environmental: good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well being
A
Emotional
Social
Occupational
Intellectual
2
Q
Programming Philosophy
*Each worksite has unique needs requiring specific _____ programs and resources
- WHP programs that coincide with supportive worksite culture are most successful
- United States focuses on ________ change and ____-factor identification
- -Miss opportunities to build supportive environment
- Japan, Europe, and Scandinavia are known for building __________ environments at worksite and community level
- -Give incentives and opportunities for improving health
A
WHP
behavior
risk
supportive
3
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Programming Philosophy
- Biomedical model of health and disease
- Focus on controlling or __________ risk factors known to predispose people to specific diseases
- -Identify unhealthy habits and try to motivate employees to replace with healthier habits
- -Programs created to engage employees to change behavior with _________
- Disease management (DM) approach
- Focus efforts on diseases individuals living with chronic diseases
- -Health plans exist that assist ____-risk employees in monitoring their health and control their care to be sure it is cost-effective and appropriate
- Does not address disease management for comorbidities
A
eliminating
incentives
high
4
Q
More on disease management (DM) Approach
*Main focus on chronic _______ and ______
*Also addresses other chronic health problems
Migraines Musculoskeletal conditions
Allergies Sleep disorders
Prenatal problems Depression and anxiety
Autism
- Worksites try to provide DM programs that are comprehensive, multicomponent systems that address many chronic diseases/conditions
- -Prevention efforts with positive tone (i.e. health promotion!)
A
illness, disease
5
Q
Programming Philosophy
- Comprehensive (global) health management
- Integrated system of customized programs, policies, incentives, activities, and health care services provided to all workers
- Companies must recognize workforce is diverse and a multitude of ______ issues and risk levels will be present
- Holistic approach
- Focuses on the relationship among spiritual, biological, psychological, and social dimensions of human experience
- Emphasis on supportive factors
A
health
6
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Exercise and Physical Fitness
*Major challenge is how to motivate people to exercise regularly
*ACSM and AHA exercise guidelines
-___ minutes of moderate physical activity per week
Or
-___ minutes of vigorous physical activity per week
Or
-Combo
*Most adults [are/are not] meeting these minimum recommendations
A
150
75
are not
7
Q
Exercise and Physical Fitness
- Physical fitness programs (PFP) are being adopted by employers
1) Growing evidence that regular ________ reduces risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, obesity, and many other conditions
2) Increasing evidence between relationship between PA and __________
3) Financial stress caused by increased cost of paying for employees healthcare related to conditions that can be prevented/alleviated by regular exercise
4) Baby Boomers expectation that these services will be provided in workplace
5) Increased publicity that ________ has massive effect on healthcare costs and productivity
A
exercise
productivity
inactivity
8
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Exercise and Physical Fitness
- Physical fitness programs (PFP) shift from fitness centers to _______, wellness-oriented approach centered on lifestyle
- Allows employees to explore wide range of life issues
- Frames exercise as a way to connect mind-body-spirit versus reshaping the body and losing ______
- Exercise precautions
- Employers assume level of risk whether PFPs are onsite or offsite
- -Risk management protocols and policies
- Must have staff certified in ____ and ____
A
holistic
weight
CPR
AED
9
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Exercise and Physical Fitness
- Equipment and facility considerations
- Designing and equipping a healthy worksite requires planning and coordinating between company and outside ________
- -Budget
- -Review of product literature
- -Consult with worksite personnel on best practices
- Purchasing equipment will be the most costly
- -Buy equipment meant for institutional use
- -Cut shipping costs by buying _______ if possible
- -Save up to 50% by purchasing direct from manufacturer
- -Look at maintenance schedules and compare mechanized vs. computerized equipment
- -Check warranty, service contract, credit plan, and product liability insurance of equipment
- -Ask vendors for recommendations
- -Invite _____ ____ to visit worksite and discuss options
A
vendors
locally
sales reps
10
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Nutrition
- Programming is vast
- Lunch and Learns
- Visual displays
- Ongoing comprehensive programs
- To ensure success of nutrition initiatives there has to be a __________ environment
- Offer healthy food options
- Decrease number of [high/low] calorie, [high/low] nutrient density foods
- Make healthy options affordable
- Offer smaller portions of unhealthy foods
A
supportive
high, low
11
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Nutrition
- WHP personnel can promote healthier eating and weight control for employees by:
1) Distributing and publicizing __________ materials in cafeteria or near vending machines or break areas
2) Offering heart-healthy entrees, a _____ bar, and other healthy options
3) Creating “______ choice” labels to place on foods and beverages
4) Offering weekly menu of nutrition bag lunches that employees can prepare at home
5) Offering _________ prices on healthy foods
6) Gradually remove ____ food and replace with healthy options
7) Place weight scales and BMI charts in employee restrooms
8) Providing free body-fat measurements at quarterly intervals
9) Publicizing positive effect that a nutrition program can have on employees’ health status
A
educational
salad
healthy
discounted
junk
12
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Nutrition
- Any programs or services offered need to be made available to all employees regardless of position, shift, area
- Consider web-based programming, video-conferencing, closed circuit TV
- Programming will cost money so you must do your homework and compare
- Know your ________!
- Utilize well-established __________
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DHHS and USDA) are revised every 5 years
A
audience
guidelines
13
Q
Weight Control
*__/2 US workers are overweight or obese
*__/3 US workers eat unhealthy diets
-High fat
-High sugar
-Not enough fresh veggies and fruit
-Oversized portions
Convenience foods
EXAM QUESTIONS: Jobs are becoming more sedentary because more ___________.
*Increased healthcare costs
A
1/2
2/3
technology
14
Q
Weight Control
- Develop or purchase program
- Consider program _______, options and goals
- Small or large-group sessions
- Self-management
- Counseling sessions including follow-up
- Weight loss competitions
- Most programs show little to no long-term _______
- May need to consider helping participants establish normal __________ with food (i.e. chronic dieting, body dissatisfaction, and cultural weight prejudice)
A
budget
success
relationship
15
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Weight Control
- Integration of ________ and _______-control information
- Comprehensive
- -Role of good nutrition to achieving weight control
- -Planning nutritious meals
- -Cost-effective meal planning
A
nutrition, weight
