Topics in Well-Being Provost Rogan Kersh Campus Connections September 2012
Well-Being/Outline O Overview/Dimensions of Well-Being O Current Wellness Programs at WFU O New Well-Being Initiatives at WFU O Next Steps O Discussion/Questions
WFU: Current Wellness Programs Extensive… …But Scattered. Primary Focus: Students… …And Primarily Physical Well-Being.
Coordinated Program Baseline Health Metrics/Targets Well-Being Center Program Director Campus Redesign Research: Enhance Well-Being; Reduce Risk
Coordinated Program Baseline Health Metrics/Targets Well-Being Center Program Director Campus Redesign Research: Enhance Well-Being; Reduce Risk
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1988 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1991 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10–14% 15–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1994 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10–14% 15–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1998 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10–14% 15–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2001 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10–14% 15–19% 20–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2004 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10–14% 15–19% 20–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2007 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10–14% 15–19% 20-24% 25–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2010 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10–14% 15–19% 20-24% 25–29% ≥30%
1998 Slow-Motion Epidemic No Data <10% 10–14% 15–19% 20–24% 25–29% ≥30%
Menu Calorie Labeling
No differences seen in response to labeling by: – Race/Ethnicity – Age – Sex – Education – “Noticed Info” Results: Calories Purchased
But What If…
Coordinated Program Baseline Health Metrics/Targets Well-Being Center Program Director Campus Redesign Research: Enhance Well-Being; Reduce Risk Community Outreach Develop New Initiatives
New Well-Being WFU?
Next Steps O BCBS-NC: Develop Proposal O University-Wide Committee: AY O WFU: Fully Scope O Current Wellness Offerings O Recent Task-Force Reports O Continue Peer/Company Benchmarking O Coordinate Elements/Dimensions O New Initiatives O Refurbished Reynolds Gym/New Facility?