{"id":6713,"date":"2013-09-05T20:46:07","date_gmt":"2013-09-05T20:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=6713"},"modified":"2013-09-05T20:46:07","modified_gmt":"2013-09-05T20:46:07","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-116","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2013\/09\/05\/healthy-for-life-update-116\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month<\/strong>
\nOne in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease (Department of Health and Human Services, 2013).
\nThe good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented! In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Healthy for Life encourages your family to:
\nGet active outside \u2014 walk around the neighborhood, go on a bike ride, or play basketball at the park.
\nLimit screen time \u2014 keep inactive (sitting down) screen time to 2 hours or less per day.
\nMake healthy meals \u2014 buy and serve more vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain foods.
\nTips for parents:
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Get the kids involved in planning and cooking healthy meals. http:\/\/1.usa.gov\/hnuGz4
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Use these tips to reduce your child\u2019s screen time. http:\/\/1.usa.gov\/69My6u
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Make sure your child gets at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Get tips: http:\/\/1.usa.gov\/3wnZMl
\nDepartment of Health and Human Services. (2013). National Childhood Obesity Month. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.healthfinder.gov<\/p>\n


\nIf you have Chronic Illness, Pain, Anxiety, Depression\u2014Register Now for Stress Reduction Class<\/strong>
\nThree decades of research show the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program is effective in helping people coping with medical problems, job or family-related stress, anxiety, and depression. This 8-week program provides tools for responding to the stress associated with illness and everyday life with greater skill and creativity using mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Cost:\u00a0 $40 for faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses\/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive $20 rebate.<\/p>\n

Orientation: Wednesday, September 25 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.
\nClass: Wednesdays (October 2-November 20) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. *October 23 class will be from 6:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m.
\nRetreat: Saturday, November 16 (9:00 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.)
\nProgram taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.\u00a0 Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t eat when you\u2019re not hungry. Register for Fall Eat for Life Program– In Person or Online.<\/strong>
\nDiscover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Healthy for Life\u2019s Eat for Life course.\u00a0 This 10-week program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid \u201chealthy\u201d rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you\u2019re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you.<\/p>\n

For more information: watch informational videos<\/p>\n

In Person Class:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Orientation: Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. \u2013 6:15 p.m.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Class: Tuesdays, October 1 \u2013 December 10, 5:15 p.m. \u2013 6:15 p.m.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cost: $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners\/spouses ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members<\/p>\n

Online Class:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Online Orientation: week of September 27
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Online Class: week of October 4 – week of December 6
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Online Class Registration Deadline: September 23
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation);
\n$180 for community members<\/p>\n

Program is taught by health psychologist, Dr. Lynn Rossy.
\nRegister by emailing Craig Deken Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu<\/p>\n

Yoga<\/strong>
\nYoga taught by Kate Walker
\nDates:\u00a0 Fridays, Sept. 6- Nov. 22
\nTime: 12:10-12:50 p.m.
\nLocation: Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym
\nCost: $24 for series
\nRegistration: email Kate Walker at yogateacher530@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Gentle Yoga taught by Sandy Matsuda
\nDates: Wednesdays, Sept. 4 \u2013 Sept. 25
\nTime: 7:00 -7:45 a.m.
\nLocation: Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym
\nCost: $12 for series
\nRegistration: email Sandy at MatsudaS@missouri.edu<\/p>\n

Drop-in Yoga Sessions taught by Glenda Moum
\nDates: Thursdays, Sept. 19 \u2013 Nov. 7
\nTime: 12:15 \u2013 12:45 p.m.
\nLocation: Ellis Library Room 5, State Historical Society of Missouri Art Gallery
\nCost: $1 per class
\nRegistration: No registration is needed, for questions email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.<\/p>\n

Pilates
\nPilates taught by Tina Price
\nDates: Mondays, Sept. 9\u00a0 \u2013 Oct. 28
\nTime: 12:10 \u2013 12:40 p.m.
\nLocation: Hill Hall, Room 305
\nCost: $3 per class
\nRegistration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at\u00a0 PriceT@missouri.edu<\/p>\n

Pilates taught by Tina Price
\nDates: Wednesdays, Sept. 11 \u2013 Oct. 30
\nTime: 12:10 \u2013 12:40 p.m.
\nLocation: Townsend, Room 222
\nCost: $3 per class
\nRegistration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at\u00a0 PriceT@missouri.edu<\/p>\n

Running Group
\n3 mile run for ALL levels
\nDates: Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 9 \u2013 Oct. 28, weather permitting
\nTime: 5:30 p.m.
\nLocation: Run begins at Memorial Union Arch
\nCost: Free
\nRegistration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at\u00a0 PriceT@missouri.edu<\/p>\n

Tai Chi
\nTai Chi taught by Kenneth Greene
\nDates: Tuesdays, Sept. 17 \u2013 Nov. 5
\nTime: 12:00 \u2013 1:00 p.m.
\nLocation: Ellis Library Room 5, State Historical Society of Missouri Art Gallery.
\nCost: A donation is appreciated
\nRegistration: email elliss@umsystem.edu, maximum of 12 participants<\/p>\n


\nBicycle Education and Train\/On-Road Rides<\/strong>
\nGetAbout Columbia, in partnership with Columbia Parks and Recreation, has released the fall schedule of bicycle education and trail\/on-road rides.\u00a0 Education classes include City Cycling (classroom and on-road skills courses) Bike Maintenance Series,\u00a0 Kids’ Mountain Biking 101 and a Kids’ Bike Workshop.\u00a0 Scheduled rides include the Two Wheeled Tuesday Ride series, MKT Secret Access Trail Rides and a variety of destination rides and special events.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All GetAbout programs are FREE!\u00a0 Information and registration details can be found in the fall issue of Leisure Times (pages 32 – 33) at: https:\/\/www.gocolumbiamo.com\/ParksandRec\/Activities_and_Programs\/Leisure_Times\/
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bicycle education classes are taught by League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors.\u00a0 Call Columbia Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 to register or for more information.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Funding for Getabout Columbia is provided by the Federal Highway Administration\u2019s Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program.<\/p>\n

Act Healthy Enrollment is Open Again. Sign Up Now!<\/strong>
\nEver wanted to start a new healthy behavior and stick with it?
\nDo you want to:
\n\u2022be more active?
\n\u2022manage stress better?
\n\u2022improve your diet?
\n\u2022lower your blood pressure or cholesterol?
\n\u2022lower your blood sugar?<\/p>\n

Did you hear about the Act Healthy project this past summer? One hundred MU employees enrolled in Act Healthy in June. We are now enrolling 100 additional people. This project is a research study for MU employees sponsored by Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program.<\/p>\n

Research participants will be eligible to receive a total of $40 in gift cards. Individuals in the treatment group will attend 6 group meetings over the lunch hour.\u00a0 Group meetings will be held in the following locations on campus:\u00a0 Ellis Library, University Hospital, Women and Children’s Hospital area, Agricultural Engineering Building on Rollins St., and Woodrail Center on Nifong and Forum.\u00a0 For more information, see the flier and view the study consent form. If you wish to sign up for the study after reading the consent form, register for an orientation meeting by visiting www.regonline.com\/acthealthyorientationmeetingfall2013. The last day to sign up is October 3. Group meetings will start the following week. Contact Mary Clark, RN, with questions at (573)884-1439 or clarkmj@umsystem.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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