PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE ON CAMPUS

PRESENTED BY:CANDACE DARK & BERNADINE PATTON

OUR MISSION STATMENT

We are The University of Toledo, a STUDENT-centered, public

metropolitan research university with 20,000 students and picturesque

campuses recognized nationally for their beauty.

WELLNESS ISSUES ADDRESSED

Researched relevant data pertaining to wellness concerns

Researched other Universities’ campus models for wellness initiatives

Identified and Described current wellness information and education initiatives on the University of Toledo Main Campus

RESEARCH SAYS

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity rates in the United States

17 % of children

66 % of adults

Note: The CDC has done no research aimed at college students specifically.

RESEARCH SAYS

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

The average person needs 30 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity at least five times per week.

People trying to maintain their weight should

understanding calorie counts and portion sizes.

Being able to sort the healthy food options from the unhealthy is critical.

RESEARCH SAYS

BOSTON - Experience, Inc./The leading provider of career services to students

and alumni announced these recent survey findings:

More than 300 college students from around the country were surveyed about exercise,

diet and stress-relief habits.

SURVEY SAYS

23% juggling work and school.

20% watch television or listen to music to relieve stress

19% being too busy /not having enough time 17% talk with friends or family.

11% said working to maintain a strong GPA.

10% are stressed about finding a job after graduation

RESEARCH SAYS

A study done at the University of New Hampshire:

Found that of 800 undergraduate students, one-third was overweight. 

Dr. Dave Levitsky, an expert on weight gain from Cornell University:

"According to our studies, freshmen gain between five and six pounds in the first 12 weeks of school."

RESEARCH SAYS

That many students, ages 18 to 24, are now on the path to chronic health diseases.

Factors such as a caloric intake, genetics, diseases, drugs, and alcohol all play a role in causing obesity.

For college students in particular,

environment is important.

RESEARCH SAYS

"Freshman 15“

The phenomenon of how college students gain weight their first semester/year attending a college or university. Mostly attributed to a severe lifestyle change related to stress, sedentary lifestyle, and changes in food intake and diet patterns.

Research Says

“FREHMEN 15” CAUSES

Lack of exercise Eating late at night Keeping unhealthy snacks on hand (in the dorm

room) Eating unhealthy cafeteria food Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol

OTHER CAMPUS MODELS

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, Ohio/ 29,600/(R)Wellness Connection in Student Rec. Ctr.

Free Walk-In information /referral serviceAssists in reaching optimal wellness levels

while building a healthier BGSU community

Free Anonymous On-line Screenings for eating disorders

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan/ 21,145/(C)Nutritional Services

On-staff nutrition specialist /offers nutritional consultations

Free to all studentsCovers proper diets pertaining to certain

diseasesSports nutrition for athletesLosing weight /Bulking upDieting tips to relieve stress /eating

disorders.Contact: eappiah@busops.wayne.edu

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia/ 28,238/ (C)Nutrition Programs:

The ABC’s of Fitness & NutritionUses drama and comedy to educate students

about healthier choices. Freshmen 15Education program about weight gain related

to stress and sedentary lifestyle

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa/26,000/ (R)Nutrition and Wellness Research

Center/11.09.07 To promote healthy lifestylesFirst facility in Iowa to test foods and the

impact on human wellness.Facilitated by state legislators, economic developers, and B&I leaders.Initiated by $700,000 research grant.

Toledo, Ohio/22,000/(C)

Services Our Campus Offers

Three Divisions of Health and Wellness

1. Auxiliary Services/David Wahr

2. Food and Dining Services/Julie Archer

3. Student Recreation Center Services/Jeff Witt

Auxiliary Services

David Wahr, Director of Auxiliary ServicesSupervises Rocket Card, Rocket Wireless,

University Bookstore, and ParkingHis claim is, “that universities underestimate the

amount of student interest in health and nutrition.How can we promote a Healthy Lifestyle in many

facets across campus?? Through knowledgeable slogans, healthy living, and by

changing student behavior.

Present & Future:Julie Archer, Resident District Manager of Dining

Services & Licensed DieticianIncorporated “Croutons” as a healthier choice for

diningNutritional KiosksWide variety and selection of residential food choices“Tray less” cafeteria style Sustainability and local produce marketOnline website for mapping menu and food choicesIdentifiers for nutrientsEnergy ZoneHealthy-freshness focus exhibition

Aramark Food Services

Nutritional Kiosks

Located in both Ottawa Res. Hall/Student Union

Displays daily menu for each dining hallContains nutritional fact sheet for all macro

and micronutrientsKiosk provides an easy-to-use and free

resource to help students/employees become nutritionally conscious.

http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMA/UnivToledo/FreshHealthy

“Tray Less” Cafeteria Style

Trayless method to collect cafeteria foodA healthy choice that promotes less food

consumptionUsed to discourage food waste/conserve

resources.Saves:

Money Water Energy Employment

Wide Variety of Food Selection

Each residential cafeteria has:* Salad Bar* Deli Bar* 2 Vegan Options* Vegetarian Entrée’*Fresh Food Selection

Lunch offers lighter meals i.e. casseroles/sandwiches

Dinner offers bigger meal i.e. whole proteins & supplemental sides

Sustainability and Fresh Produce

No Styrofoam products (after spring break ’09)

All compostable productsUtilize local vendors for seasonal foods and

produceReusable mugs/tumblers for students and

staff

Visions for the Future

Identifiers for nutrient intakeVisible icons on each packaged entrée and

menu Labeled by nutritional value such as:

High Caloric Intake, Low Caloric Intake High Carbohydrate food, Low Carbohydrate food Low-fat food “Just for you”

“ENERGY ZONE”

Energy Zone Eating AreaGeared towards high performance eatingHealthier choices for supplemental snacksSmoothies, yogurts, salads, granola, etc Specialty foods such as “sugar free”

Healthy-Freshness Focus

Exhibitions:Each Residential Hall have a “fresh focus

exhibition” whether it be weekly, biweekly, etc.

Make it fun by exhibiting different food styles and food options.

Gives more variety to students and a healthier choice of entrees.

Student Recreation Center

Jeff Witt, Director of Student Recreation Center. Offers several health promotion activities to students

and university employees despite continuous budget cuts and decrease in management positions. S.W.A.T./ Student Wellness Awareness Team Life @ college educational seminar Certified personal training courses Free membership to qualifying members “Welloween” Health Fair

Health Promotion Programs

S.W.A.T./Student Wellness Awareness Team

A class composed of sophomores, juniors, and seniors

Work together to educate its audiences about various wellness issues

Utilizing creative, fun, and interactive presentations. 

S.W.A.T. is available to present to any class or student group.

Health Promotion Programs Cont’d

Life@College Educational Seminar

Targets College freshmen faced with a new issues in their lives. 

Designed to educate young students to make good decisions.  To aid freshmen in surviving their first year college, while

leading healthy and fulfilling lives   Utilizes drama, expert presenters, and interactive facilitation to

teach valuable life lessons.

Personal Fitness Education

Offers two personal training fitness courses taken for college credit.

Enables personal fitness certification & ACE certification

Course serves as a liaison between recreation center and customers looking for personal trainers

Free Membership

Student Recreation Center offers free membership to all full-time students and faculty/staff. Aetna Insurance partnered with Human resources to subsidize

insurance costs with recreational membership. All participants must fill out appropriate paper work to qualify Only covers Main Campus participants Percentage discounts are equivalent to percentage of

employment.

“Welloween”

Health fair that offers health screenings, flu shots, and test assessments to all students, faculty, and staff.

Free screenings such as: body composition, vision, pulmonary function, cholesterol and high-density lipids testing administered by campus departments and community organizations.

An open enrollment opportunity to meet with human resources department to discuss health-care benefits plan.

Student Recreation Center

Visions:To partner with Health Science CampusHire an on-staff licensed nutritionist Create a full-service membership based on the

monthly & yearly calendarMembership opportunities for alumniObtain possession of the Health Education building

on campus

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

Know Your Facts

Published by Torie Nicholas December 13th, 2008 in Food Reviews (Circleoffood.com/blog)

I attend the University of Toledo and I am currently a freshman.

As part of our meal plan, everyone gets a certain amount of rocket dollars varying from $50-$100.

These rocket dollars are kept on our ID card and can be used at various restaurants off campus. The only problem is… look at the restaurants, and tell me what healthy food you can find?….

Know Your Choices

FOOD COURT /ROCKECT CARD CHOICES

http://www.fatcalories.com/index.cfm

Healthier Option/s

Rocket Card EnhancementAdd a restaurant/s with well-balanced nutrition i.e.

“WALK IT OUT”

A healthy alternative while going to classMarked & measured distances along common

campus pathwaysA visible and effective method for attaining exercise

“WALK IT OUT”

MILEAGE MAP

Healthy Reading

A recent book on guiding students to eating well.

Ann Litt, MS,RD

She also is a frequent speaker on college campuses across the nation. Contact Ann for more details.

RECOMMENDATIONS

S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS: Resources & Campus Awareness

WEAKNESSES: Research & Visible Information

OPPORTUNITIES: Grants/Marketing/Practicum

THREATS: Health Risks

“FIGURE” It Out

[3,224 UT Freshmen (2007 enrollment)] X [5% increase (161.2)] = 3,385 X 15 =???

50,778lbs

QUESTIONS