Tuesday, March 30, 2010

First Aid and CPR Videos

Here are some links to First Aid and CPR video my class put together. The videos should serve as a good review of basic skills. We should have some more videos later in the semester.

Seizure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHWzGaya6To

Diabetic Emergency
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjBptNXcyPk

CPR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBD0IeD0n5A

Conscious Choking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apq9RHrwfWs

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Agenda for Fall 2009 to Spring 2010

Wellness Committee Accomplishments



Twenty-nine Wellness Committee Members

Wellness Committee Newsletter: http://nlcwellness.blogspot.com/

Developed Wellness Points Scale




Presentations

• October 1, 2010: Introduction of the Wellness Committee (attached)

• November 5, 2010: Pilot Program of Wellness Testing (attached)

• January 7, 2010: Wellness Seminar

  • Nutrition for your everyday life
  • Wellness Testing
  • Weight Room Equipment Demonstration

• February 4, 2010: Segment on Heart Health
• March 3, 2010: Brown Bag Lunch In (Healthy lunch at work ideas)

• April 2010: Stress Management “Stress Free Zone” (Details TBA)

• May 4, 2010: 5K (Details TBA)
Brown Bag Lunch in










March 3, 2010 12:10-12:50

• Discussion:

What consists of a healthy lunch?

  • Whole grains
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Lean protein
  • Low sodium 
  • water

What consists of an unhealthy lunch?

  • Fast food
  • Most burgers and fries
  • Some frozen meals
  • Lunches that contain no fruits and/or vegetables

Topics:

  • Fast Food 
  • High in sodium
  • High in saturated/trans fat
  • High in Calories
  • Little Nutritional value
  • Highly processed
  • Frozen Food
  • Healthy versions available
  • Healthy Request, Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, Amy’s
  • Try to go for all natural if you can

All others

  • Look out for high Sodium content
  • Look out for high fat content
  • Left overs
  • If you are cooking a healthy meal, cook a lot of it = leftovers for lunch
  • Sandwiches
  • Whole grain bread, light on the mayo, some mustard is okay, choose a deli turkey lunch meat (all natural if possible), low-fat cheese, load on the veggies
  • Pair with a fruit
  • Snack, such as a trail mix bar, or pb and crackers