...Optimal Health and Wellness Action Plan Over the last few weeks our team has come up with ideas that would help improve overall health. We have looked into the areas of health and wellness, nutrition and fitness, prevention of the most prevalent chronic diseases, how the environment affects our health, and protecting and enhancing our immune systems. These simple steps can lead to optimal health and wellness. We as a team recognize the six dimensions of health in our lives, and feel society is stronger in some areas than others. Areas we would like to see improvements in our social, physical, and environmental health. We can see that it is hard for people to interact with one another in many ways. People do not seem to be able to communicate face to face or feel comfortable with anyone that is not just like themselves. We would like to see people from across the cultures and races learn how to connect in the real world, and see that when we make things better for one, we are really making it better for all. We can do our part by reaching out to others and setting an example of how to treat others and making everyone feel needed and appreciated. Our society is known as an obese nation, and this is causing many avoidable diseases. We need to educate our society on how to make healthy food choices, and how to become physically active. Society cannot achieve optimal health if the environment around us is not healthy. Protecting the planet from pollutants in our water...
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...Raquel White Ms. DeCandia Red 090.002 January 31, 2011 Health and Wellness Health is the absence of illness, injury or disease. Wellness is the pursuit of your best possible health and well-being. Wellness means the ability to do the things you want to do. That well-being is not just physical health. Wellness is an overall balance of your physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, environmental, and occupational well-being. Health refers simply to a physical body being free from diseases. Health is a goal one can achieve while wellness is a dynamic concept that continues for a lifetime. Wellness means that one strives for balance throughout his whole life. On the other hand, health would be that a person wants to lose weight and lower blood pressure. Once he does this, he is considered healthy. Wellness is a way to complete the person, a person with ability to live and take action. Health might be an absence of symptoms but with wellness, you have energy, your body is functioning at an optimal level. You can condition yourself to allow higher levels of health. Health is a progression of conditioning your body. As you achieve these higher levels you are working into a state of wellness. In my case, I feel that I practice wellness. In the past four years I have managed to lose 150 pounds, lower my blood pressure, and overall feel better about myself. In my opinion if you practice wellness, taking care of yourself, you are most likely to be absent from symptoms...
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...Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet Part 1 For each of the following six dimensions of health, list at least one characteristic, activity, belief, or attitude that reflects that dimension in your life. Provide a brief explanation with each example. Refer to Ch. 1 in the text for explanations of these dimensions. Physical health: Includes characteristics such as body size and shape, sensory acuity and responsiveness, susceptibility to disease and disorders, body functioning, physical fitness and recuperative abilities. The ability to perform normal daily living activities. Physical health is more about the condition of your body. Is your body physical fit or not. Social health: Refers to the ability to have a satisfying interpersonal relationship, including interactions with others, adaption to social situations and appropriate daily behaviors in society. Social health is being able to get along with other people outside of your self. How well do you socialize with others. Intellectual health: Refers to the ability to think clearly, reason objectively, analyze critically, and use brain power effectively to meet life’s challenges. It means learning from success and mistakes and making responsible decisions that take into consideration all aspects of a situation. Intellectual health means your ability to learn from the past and apply it to future decisions. How well do you use your brain in difficult circumstances? Environmental health: Refers to an appreciation...
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...Organizational Design on Health and Wellness Inc. l Health and Wellness Inc. The Department of Health and Wellness Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, originally called the Health Department of Fulton County; this organization was originally founded in the year 1955 through a legislative ordeal by the Fulton County State Board of Georgia. When this action took place, the Fulton County Health Department was placed with many types of services under the jurisdiction of the state government. This organization meets the goal of families, and individuals with obesity related issues. The Health and Wellness Department is a health agency for the public individuals in Atlanta, Georgia, which is under the operation/supervision of a local government (Health & Wellness, 2011). There are several services and a number of different programs that provide comprehensive health care services for the Fulton County residents of Atlanta, Georgia. The organization may have developed internal issues, the external factors makes the organization very successful and competitive with other organizations. The services and programs includes: health programs for women and children’s, programs for infectious disease individuals, and environmental health programs. There are many other services that are available, such as programs for individuals with different types of health problems that include heart attack and stroke victims and also programs for prevention of these illnesses...
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...Campaign Blog 2 "The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake (Michelle Obama February 2010)." The Lets Move campaign is an initiative orchestrated by First Lady Michelle Obama. The First Lady began the initiative in 2010 in an effort to combat childhood obesity and poor health. The article shares statistics of over 40% of American Children are obese and are experiencing the onset of chronic disease that is years beyond their ages (letsmove.gov/learn-facts/epidemic-childhood-obesity). The culprit is a change in American culture and lifestyle; Americans live a sedentary lifestyle (letsmove.gov/learn-facts/epidemic-childhood-obesity). In addition healthy eating habits have been replaced by fast and processed food diets. Children no longer walk to school nor play outside but instead ride cars and buses and result to sitting and playing internet games (letsmove.gov/learn-facts/epidemic-childhood-obesity). The Let’s Move article states: “Everyone has a role to play in reducing childhood obesity, including parents, elected officials from all levels of government, schools, health care professionals, faith-based and community-based organizations, and private sector companies. Your involvement is key to ensuring a healthy future for our children.” This article relates to “wellness coaching” because all humans could benefit from being healthier and “moving”. Many wellness client will probably be parents and making...
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...Health and Wellness in Native North America It is true that many of the old ways have been lost. But just as the rains restore the earth after a drought, so the power of the Great Mystery will restore the way and give it new life. We ask that this happen not just for the Red People, but for all people, that they all might live. Black Elk, Oglala, Sioux Contemporary health status of American Indians can be best viewed through the lens of various federal policies enacted over the past 500 years. These policies were developed largely in response to dramatic population losses among the indigenous peoples of America, resulting from genocidal actions of military campaigns, the lack of immunity to the diseases that accompanied European colonizers, and the assimilation efforts that destroyed tribal structures and wellness practices. Medical services were first coordinated through army physicians in the Department of War in an effort to control the spread of diseases from early reservation sites placed on or near military forts. By the twentieth century, the rapid decline of the Indigenous population, documented by the “Meriam Report” of 19281 prompted new assimilation efforts to save the first Americans. Healthcare services were re-coordinated within the Bureau of Indian Affairs and then into the Public Health Service, finally resting within the Federal Indian Health Service (IHS). Assimilation policies, however, proved to be highly destructive resulting in the...
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...Level Material Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet Part 1 For each of the following six dimensions of health, list at least one characteristic, activity, belief, or attitude that reflects that dimension in your life. Provide a brief explanation with each example. Refer to Ch. 1 in the text for explanations of these dimensions. Physical health: Physical health is to be able to perform normal activities of everyday living. An example of my physical health is that I am able to walk 4 miles everyday to try and keep physical fitness. Social health: Social health is being able to have healthy and interpersonal relationships in everyday society. An example of social health in my life is having a best friend that I am able to talk with and participate in activities with. Intellectual health: Intellectual health is being able to cope with life’s ups and downs and to make soild and sound decisions whether the situation is good or bad. An example of intellectual health with me is coping with my job decisions. Whether someone makes me mad or not I have to be able to make solid and mature decisions. Environmental health: Enviromental health is the appreciation of anything or anyone who protects, preserves or improves the condition of the environment. An example of environmental health is practicing recycling. We save plastic container and cans to help with the cleanup process of the environment. Emotional health: Emotional health is being able to express your emotions...
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...Part 1 For each of the following six dimensions of health, list at least one characteristic, activity, belief, or attitude that reflects that dimension in your life. Provide a brief explanation with each example. Refer to Ch. 1 in the text for explanations of these dimensions. Physical health: Physical health is the way your body looks and the way it reacts to things. For example I am not in the perfect shape but I am ok with my body weight and the way it looks. Social health: Social health is how well you interact with others. Me I am very much in social health I love talking to anyone and everyone Intellectual health: Intellectual health is basically how educated you are, are you able to make responsible decisions? How fast can you think on your feet? Environmental health: How conscious are you when it comes to the earth? Do you do your part in taking care of our planet? I on the other hand do my part by not littering and trying to stay green and organic. Emotional health: How well can you express emotion? How well can you understand your own emotions and express them? Are you emotions appropriate or do you over react? Me sometimes I have nervous breakdowns after weeks and weeks of stress and emotion overload. Spiritual health: This is basically just believing in something more and being spiritually well balanced and living a life based on the concept of doing well. Me I am spiritual but not religious in any way I believe that things always happen...
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...1.0 Executive Summary The state of America's health care crisis, coupled with current demographic changes, threaten to not only exacerbate the crisis, but further erode worker productivity as well. These environmental factors coupled with the local competitive situation signal a favorable opportunity in this market. We feel the time is right for New Look. 2.0 Environmental Analysis Health clubs are service facilities that are intended to provide physical health care exercises with the help of specialized equipment. It normally serves both male and female customers but in some cases customized for specific genders depending on market needs. Normally, the environment is made casual to provide customers comfortable experience that helps them perform bodybuilding and other exercises with ease. According to a 2009 report by the International Health, Racquet & Sports club Association (IHRSA), the total number of gym memberships in the US is roughly 45.3 million, and about 64.9 million visitors in about 29,750 health clubs . As more Americans are becoming more health conscience, and doctors constantly advocating more for daily physically activity, fitness clubs will continually be in growing demand. The state that has the highest percentage of fitness membership, Colorado, is the ideal location for New Look: Fitness, Health, and Wellness Club. With 22% of its population already interested in bettering their lives, this company will thrive over other gyms that offer the normal...
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...The keywords typed in was Health and Wellness The degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge required to help individuals pursue increased health through diet and exercise. I learned that there are 70 different careers within the field. My focus would be fitness specialist, fitness manager, personal trainer, or exercise specialist. With this degree plan I could easily get pursue fitness careers. I could also pursue a career as health and wellness director, as that could be within government sector. I am most excited to learn about nutrition, community welfare and health, and disease prevention and control. I’m excited because I really like how the body works and how it rebuilds and overcomes physically and mentally. The courses within this field, will prepare me to understand these areas more. I will also prepare myself by striving harder in the gym so that I can better with my fitness. Once I have more knowledge, I can start to promote health and fitness to small groups such as family and peers as well as my community. I could tell them about the prevention and control of diseases, and how it is important to body’s health. When speaking or training hands on I think that I would need to use the correct health terms to use at all times. That would come with professionalism training I think. I know that I will enjoy this program very much. Health is important to me, and having great knowledge on it will help others out as well as myself. This field is a...
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...Health and Wellness in the Workplace Sandra Whitman Introduction to Research and Information Utilization Mr. Charles F. Millhollan March 29, 2005 Abstract Health and wellness in the workplace plays a vital role in a companies’ ability to not only keep their employees healthy, but also to keep the costs of absenteeism and health-care down. The most important asset to a company is not only their clients, but their employees. Companies are investing not only in their employees’ wellness, but also in their safety and fitness as well. In an effort to keep their employees healthy physically and psychologically, companies are incorporating employee-wellness programs into their work environment to ensure their employees maintain healthy lives. This research paper will focus not only on the physical impact that unhealthy workplaces have on employees but what different companies are doing to promote long-term wellness. Health and Wellness in the Workplace Employers are faced not only with soaring costs of health-care but also with the rising costs of employee absenteeism, and they are reevaluating what used to be purely a personal matter for workers (Kaplan-Leiserson, 2004). In a study conducted during the years 2000 – 2002, the rates of absenteeism remained essentially stable--2.1 percent in 2000, 2.2 percent in 2001, and 2.1 percent in 2002; the costs of paid unscheduled absenteeism rose sharply, not just in 2002 but also in 2001, when they jumped to $755 per employee...
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...Health Wellness, Health Promotion and Health Education Health wellness refers to the overall health of a person. This means that the person is not suffering from any disease whether it is sexual or not. Most of the time, people have failed to make the connection between illnesses and their sexual health. The important point to note is that the body operates as a single unit. Each of the parts of the body, both internal and external has a purpose that it serves for the overall wellness of a person. So when a person suffers from a certain disease, there is a chance that her normal body functions will also be affected. It is appropriate for sexually transmitted diseases to also be discussed under this topic. Sexually transmitted diseases are those that are transmitted form one person to the other through sexual acts or sexual intercourse. It is important for women to be aware of the effects of sexually transmitted diseases on their sexual health. They can often affect the normal functioning of their body parts, thus hindering them from living a sexually safe life. For women the situation is even worse because it does not affect them alone. For example, when a woman suffers from a disease like...
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...Health and Wellness in the Workplace Health Care costs are on the rise and present a threat to many Americans, and business corporations in the United States. Many Americans between the ages of 18 and 65 spend most of their days in the workplace. Health and wellness in the workplace is something that all businesses and major corporations should promote in the workplace to help educate employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are many factors to consider although many business owners and major corporations feel that wellness programs are pricey and may or may not be beneficial for the employees. The researcher will prove that having a worksite wellness program will be beneficial in the long run and will promote a healthier work environment. Some factors that will benefit employers by having wellness programs are lower chronic illness rate, increased productivity in employees, increase moral rate and lower health care premiums. A health and wellness program is an employer’s approach to help improve employees’ health by providing wellness programs to include activities such as company sponsored exercise and weight loss programs. Many business owners and corporations will benefits by having health and wellness programs in the workplace. Having such programs will help employees prevent workplace illnesses, injuries, reduce obesity rate, as well as the use of tobacco, and lower the absenteeism. Health care cost presents a substantial threat to the U.S. economy...
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...Health, Wellness, and Health Insurance SOC 402 Health, Wellness, and Health Insurance Health, wellness, and health insurance in the workplace has been under heated debate for years by both business owners and employees in our society. The privilege of having being in good health, maintaining that health, and having access to the health insurance to make all this possible has been extremely difficult for many Americans. In part due to the rising cost of health care and health care premiums and changes in the economy, health care is just not a luxury that many Americans have. The health and wellness of many Americans has declined over the last few decades as the availability of quality health insurance and health care has dwindled due to rising costs and other growing economic concerns. There are many social institutions that exist to provide individuals with services, subsidies, and other guidance in the always changing social culture that exists in the United States today. Many of these social institutions vary institution to institution in what services, subsidies, or other things that they have to offer society. A lot of this is dependent on geographic location, local and national economics, and contributions that help fund these valuable institutions. Some of these social institutions are in existence to provide welfare-based services such as food stamps or food closets, child welfare services or help with child care expenses, elderly assistance to help with housing, medical...
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...Standard Mandatory Confidential St December 2008 The Nutrition, Health and Wellness Mapping Standard for Product Portfolio Evolution RE S PL PON PR EAS SIBL OD UR E UC E TS PR OTH OD ER UC TS AD NF PR EQU OD AT UC E TS AD NUT D R PR ED V ITION OD AL UC UE TS 60/40 win NH STR O PR W VA NG OD LU UC E TS Classification Standard Date of publication December 2008 Replaces Not applicable Author Corporate Wellness Unit. The Corporate Wellness Unit wishes to thank: u Wellness Champions of Zones, SBUs and Markets u Nutritionists of NRC, PTCs and Markets u GLOBE and F&C specialists u Market Heads and SBU Heads who commented on the strategy as it was evolving u And so many other talented colleagues from corporate teams. Approver Nestlé Board of Directors and Nestlé Executive Board Paul Bulcke Chief Executive Officer Werner Bauer Executive Vice President Strategic Business Units, Marketing and Sales Repository All Nestlé Principles and Policies, Standards and Guidelines can be found in the Centre online repository at: http://intranet.nestle.com/nestledocs Copyright and Confidentiality The content of this document may not be reproduced, distributed or disclosed to third parties without proper authorisation. All rights belong to Nestec Ltd., 1800 Vevey, Switzerland. ©2008, Nestec Ltd. This booklet, and accompanying materials including the CD-ROM, should be kept strictly confidential. Please only share with colleagues who are directly involved...
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