2007-2012
Mission
The mission of the Holden
R-III Staff Health and Wellness Committee is to provide
opportunities and education for staff regarding the topics of
nutrition, fitness, sun safety and other elements of a healthy
lifestyle.
Vision
The Holden RIII Staff
Health and Wellness Committee envisions a . . .
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by Kimberly Welch
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Fit for
Life
Motivational
Quote
"I just love when
people say I can’t do something... because all my life people said
I wasn’t going to make it." -- Ted Turner
. . .
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foodandhealth.com
Kimberly Welch
Friday, June 29, 2007
For Your
health
A re you finding yourself wanting to
lose weight? Make small, gradual,
realistic
changes that will build upon one another, creating a healthier
future. Start today by reviewing . . .
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foodandhealth.com
Kimberly Welch
Friday, June 29, 2007
Carb-wise
What is a
carbohydrate?
Carbohydrates are
one of three macro nutrients: carbohydrate, protein and fat. They
contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Carbohydrates provide
most of the energy needed . . .
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Recipe Book
by Kimberly Welch
Friday, June 29, 2007
Holden's Favorite Heart
Smart Recipes
Julie Brunner had a fabulous
idea to put together a book of the staff's favorite recipes.
We should be able to compile them here. Remember, make
them "Heart Smart". . . .
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kidshealth.org
Kimberly Welch
Monday, July 2, 2007
Did you know
that more than 90% of skin cancers are the result of sun exposure?
Did you know that unprotected sun exposure is even more
dangerous for those who have moles, freckles, light skin and hair,
or a family history of skin . . .
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Sparkpeople.com
by Kimberly Welch
Friday, July 20, 2007
Figuring Out
the Facts on Fiber
When your parents told you to eat your vegetables, and when Grandma
said “Eat your beans and cornbread,” they knew what they were
doing. These foods are excellent sources of fiber. While eating . . .
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redbokmag.com
by Kimberly Welch
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Looking
for ways to shop smart at the grocery store? In addition to
shopping with a list... and sticking to the list, here are some
tips from the April '07 edition of Redbook.
1. Don't
shop hungry. . . .
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Portion Distortion
by Kimberly Welch
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Anyone eating on the run or at
restaurants has probably noticed that food portions have gotten
larger. Some portions are called "super size," while others have
simply grown in size and provide enough food for at least two
people. With . . .
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Get FIT
by Kimberly Welch
Monday, July 9, 2007
Need some help understanding
fitness, weight and BMI (Body Mass Index)? Check out these useful
web sites.
American Heart Association http://www.justmove.org
Shape Up America http://www.shapeup.org
Target Heart rate . . .
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