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MAKING AN

On the Health of Our Campus

IMPACTAmanda CouchCampus Recreation

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Nutritional

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WHY SHOULD WE CAREDecreased health

• As of 2012, about half of all adults—117 million people—had one or more chronic health conditions. One in four adults had two or more chronic health conditions.

• As of 2016, the brain is now sicker than the heart. Neurodegenerative diseases outpace cardiovascular disease.

• Brain problems are the most preventable.• SIUE Counseling Services appointment

increase• FY15 3,079 appointments (13,972 enrolled)• FY17 3,725 appointments (14,142 enrolled)

Paralleled by eating less whole foods and moving less

• In 2015, more than 37% of adolescents and 40% of adults said they ate fruit less than once a day, while 39% of adolescents and 22% of adults said they ate vegetables less than once a day.

• As of June 2018 the CDC reported that only 23% of US adults aged 18-64 met the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities.

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WHY SHOULD WE CAREDecreased health Paralleled by eating less whole foods

and moving less• In 2015, more than 37% of adolescents

and 40% of adults said they ate fruit less than once a day, while 39% of adolescents and 22% of adults said they ate vegetables less than once a day.

• As of June 2018 the CDC reported that only 23% of US adults aged 18-64 met the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities.

• As of 2012, about half of all adults—117 million people—had one or more chronic health conditions. One in four adults had two or more chronic health conditions.

• As of 2016, the brain is now sicker than the heart. Neurodegenerative diseases outpace cardiovascular disease.

• Brain problems are the most preventable.• SIUE Counseling Services appointment

increase• FY15 3,079 appointments (13,972 enrolled)• FY17 3,725 appointments (14,142 enrolled)

Moderate intensity cardio 5x30Resistance training 2-3x

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“Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity, we may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents."

Former Surgeon General Richard Carmona

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FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CHANGEBE AWARE OF THE THINGS YOU CAN’T

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ARE OUR BODIES REALLY Loving IT?

How old is the hamburger?

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“Some varieties have lost 5% to a whopping 40% of their nutrient content.”

Journal of Horticulture Science

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1953

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43 Bowls In 2000

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“In each human cell, the DNA is hit about 10,000 times a day by mutagenic oxidants”

Bruce Ames, Ph.D.,National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Center

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YOUR BEST DEFENSE IS

antioxidants

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NATURE’S amazing PHARMACY

Brain Eyes Bones Heart Stomach

Lungs Breast Uterus Testicles Pancreas

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Food = Mood• It is estimated that 90 percent of

the body's serotonin is made in the digestive tract

• Low serotonin levels linked to depression

• How does the Western diet stack up to others?

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• Eating real food• Exercise

• MOVE!!

• Drinking water• ½ your body weight in ounces

• Sleeping• 7-8 hours per night

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Why prevention matters

ReduceStressAnxietyDepressionRisk for disease

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Why prevention matters• Getting enough physical activity can prevent

• 1 in 8 cases of breast cancer• 1 in 8 cases of colorectal cancer• 1 in 8 cases of type 2 diabetes• and 1 in 12 cases of heart disease.

• North Carolina State University found that an increase of an extra one hour per week of physical activity produced a 0.06 improvement in total GPA, a small but positive result. The study also found that odds of graduation also rose by 49 percent with the introduction of the same habits.

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TAKING IT TO THE STUDENTS• “No one department can own an institution’s well-being efforts; every

department has a responsibility to support health and well-being, and the ability to do so can make a campus-wide sustainable difference.”

Pam Watts NASPA • LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE

• You don’t have to have reached your goal to start talking about the process.

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Make a positive difference in the life AND HEALTH of a student.

Questions and Discussion

Thank you!