How to Encourage Federal Staff to be More Fit

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How to Encourage Federal Staff to be
More Fit

• LT Susan Steinman
• MBA, MS, RD
• Deputy Wellness/Fitness Program Manager

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Program Objectives

• Physical Inactivity is a Public Health Issue
• How FOH is using the Wellness/Fitness Program to
  increase health of federal workforce
• Define educational programs offered through
  Wellness/Fitness Services
• Discuss incentive options to increase
  participation in the program
• Exercise Demonstration

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Public Health Perspective

• 300,000 people die each year from diseases and
  health conditions related to a sedentary
  lifestyle

• Millions of Americans suffer from chronic
  illnesses that can be prevented or improved
  through regular physical activity

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Diabetes Epidemic

• Nearly 13 of adults age 20 and older have
  diabetes
• Nearly one-third of those age 65 and older have
  Diabetes
• An additional 30 of adults are diagnosed with
  pre-diabetes

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Obesity is Epidemic

• Over 72 million adults are obese
• Obesity in children tripled since 1980
• Estimated cost of obesity in U.S. in 2000
  was about 117 billion

http//www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/bmi_tb
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Behavioral Risk Surveillance Data
Obesity Rates
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Health Consequences of Obesity

• High blood pressure
• Dyslipidemia
• Type 2 diabetes
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Respiratory problems
• Some cancers

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Inactivity Trends

• An estimated 60 of American adults do not get
  enough physical activity, and more than 25 are
  not active at all
• More prevalent among women, blacks and Hispanics
• More prevalent in older adults and less affluent
  people

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Health and Human Services Initiatives

• Physical Activity
• Nutrition
• Preventative Screenings
• Avoid Risky Behaviors

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Health Benefits of Regular Exercise

• Strengthens Heart and Lungs
• Reduces Risk of Death from Heart Disease
• Strengthens Bones
• Weight Loss
• Reduced Depression

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U.S. Office of Personnel Management Work/Life
Program

• Employee Health Services Handbook
• Agencies may establish and operate physical
  fitness programs and facilities
• Federal Occupational Health
• Design and Development of Fitness Center
• Fitness Center Management and Oversight
• Wellness Program Management

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Education and Incentive Programs

• Lighten Up! with FOH
• Step-Walk-Go
• Beat the Boss
• Healthy Focus For You

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Lighten Up! with FOH

• 8-week nutrition and weight management program
• Topics include behavior change, nutrition,
  exercise and more
• Offered by a FOH multidisciplinary team of
  professionals

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Step-Walk-Go

• 8-week walking program
• Pedometer
• Step log
• Organized activities
• Incentive items

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TEAM FOH 09 Beat the Boss

• Log activity on the www.presidentschallenge.com
• Compete against an FOH boss in each category
• Certificates and Awards for participants

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Healthy Focus for You

• Motivation software
• Health Risk Appraisal
• My Wellness Profile
• Cardiac Risk Profile
• Activity log

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Incentives

• Pedometers
• Running/Walking Logs
• Tape Measures
• T-shirts or Hats

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Fitness Programs

• Group Exercise classes
• Fitness assessments
• Personal and group training sessions

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Resources

• www.healthierus.gov
• www.healthierfeds.gov
• http//www.health.gov/paguidelines/
• www.presidentschallenge.gov
• www.cdc.gov
• www.hhs.gov

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Contact Information

• LT Susan Steinman
• MBA MS RD
• Deputy Wellness/Fitness
• Program Manager
• ssteinman_at_psc.gov
• 301-443-4896