The Quick Fit Answer

Naomi Thompson,

Senior Cancer

Prevention Officer,

Ulster Cancer Foundation

Why ManAlive?

Cancer incidence and mortality rates higher in men

Incidence: Men: 5794 Women: 5406

(+388)

Mortality: Men: 1964 Women: 1841

(+123)

NICR 2008/2009

• 64% N. Ireland men overweight or obese

• 33% of men take the recommended

weekly level of physical activity

• 22% of men eat the recommended five

portions of fruit / vegetables a day

Two thirds of cancers

can be prevented

Small lifestyle changes

= Big differences

Why workplaces?

• UUJ research:– ~ 730 men– ‘clear and concise’– ‘convenient settings’

• Such workplace programmes improve staff morale.

• The wellbeing of staff increases a company’s productivity.

• Impacts greatly on the wellbeing of the wider community.

• Cancer diagnosis – long term sick leave - workplaces under pressure

Examples of workplaces

Why Quick Fit?

• 30 minute sessions:

• 10 mins - diet and exercise

advice; benefits

• 15 mins - measurement

• 5 mins - goal setting – find a

reason

• Follow-up session

• Body composition readings

• Achievement of goals

• Personal advice

(Further follow-up arranged if required)

TANITA scales:

• Weight

• Body fat %

• Body water %

• Visceral fat

• Muscle mass

• Metabolic rate

• Metabolic age

The effect of Quick Fit• Body composition analysis and the Quick Fit

presentation have a significant but independent effect on change in time spent doing physical activity

• Most helpful motivator – body composition analysis

• Quick Fit – effective in increasing participation in physical activity, making positive dietary change, and improving wellbeing

• Goal setting – shown to positively change people’s effort levels.

Thank you for listening

For further info on Quick Fit contact

naomithompson@ulstercancer.org

annedevlin@ulstercancer.org