Healthy Tips

1. Beans (kidney, navy, pinto, etc.) may reduce your risk of chronic disease. They are low in total fat, contain no saturated fat or cholesterol, and provide nutrients such as fiber, protein, calcium, iron, folic acid and potassium. Aim for three cups of beans per week!


2. Normal, healthy adults require 8-10 cups (64-80 ounces) of fluid each day to maintain bodily functions. Water, flavored water, coffee, tea, diet sodas, milk and juice are all considered part of your total fluid intake for the day.


3. Individuals with diabetes should exercise 30-60 minutes on most days of the week (4-5 days). Keep this activity moderate in intensity to reap the most benefit.


4. Keep your eyes healthy! Avoid overexposure to sunlight. Wear sunglasses that screen out ultraviolet rays.

 


National Institute for Fitness and Sport


The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is dedicated to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service for people of all ages and abilities. The NIFS mission is carried out through a variety of departments, including Athletic Performance, Corporate Fitness Management, Educational Services, Fitness Center, IU Medical Group at NIFS and Youth Development.

Inside INdiana Business: October's Healthy Workforce

By combining wellness education with enticing incentives, companies can empower and motivate their employees to make healthy lifestyle changes. Our monthly Healthy Workforce segment looks at how incentives programs can be beneficial to employers and Subaru of Indiana Automotive's Wellness Coordinator Heather Ade shares how their manufacturing company uses these incentive programs. Watch Video

 
 
 

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10/11/09: Combining Wellness Education With Enticing Incentives
Heather Ade, Wellness Coordinator, Subaru of Indiana Automotive
Heather Hedrick Fink, Assistant Director, Educational Services, National Institute for Fitness and Sport
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8/16/09: Wellness From the Top Down
Heather Hedrick Fink, Assistant Director, Educational Services, National Institute for Fitness and Sport
Dr. Michael Busk, Indiana University's Executive Health, Corporate Wellness and Prevention Program Watch Video

7/12/09: Providing Healthy Options for Vending Machines, Cafeterias and Meetings
Heather Hedrick Fink, Assistant Director, Educational Services, National Institute for Fitness and Sport
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6/14/09: Worksite Walking Program
Bethany Garrity, Director of Corporate Fitness Management, National Institute for Fitness and Sport
and Phil Daniels, Chief Marketing Officer, Healthiest Employer and Owner, Tactic Marketing
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5/10/09: Indiana Small Business Wellness Tax Credit Program
Melanie Roberts, Director of the Fitness Center and Educational Services at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport
and Ellen Whitt, Director for the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Indiana State Department of Health
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4/12/09: Educating Employees on Chronic Disease
Elizabeth Kissell, Assistant Director of Corporate Fitness Management at the National Institute of Fitness and Sport
and Joy Mahoney, Associate Director of the American Diabetes Association.
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3/15/09: Changing Company Policy to Promote Wellness
Melanie Roberts, Director of the Fitness Center and Educational Services at the National Institute of Fitness and Sport
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02/15/09: How To Reach Remote Employees
Bethany Garrity, Director of Corporate Fitness Management, National Institute for Fitness and Sport
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01/11/09: Motivating Employees to Participate in Wellness Programs
Heather Hedrick Fink, Assistant Director, Educational Services, National Institute for Fitness and Sport
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12/21/08: Changing Your Corporate Culture to Embrace Wellness
Bethany Garrity, Director of Corporate Fitness Management, National Institute for Fitness and Sport
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11/16/08: Building a Results-Oriented Program
Melanie Roberts, Director of the Fitness Center and Educational Services, National Institute for Fitness and Sport
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10/12/08: Guidelines For Starting a Wellness Program
Heather Hedrick Fink, Assistant Director, Educational Services, National Institute for Fitness and Sport
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9/14/08: Reasons For Starting a Workplace Wellness Program
Bethany Garrity, Director of Corporate Fitness Management, National Institute for Fitness and Sport
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Links and Resources
  • National Institute for Fitness and Sports
  • Wellness Council of America
  • Wellness Proposals
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American Dietetic Association
  • INShape Indiana
  • FitCity Indianapolis
  • Eat Right
  • MyPyramid.org



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