1. NUTRITION- WHAT CAN IT DO FOR ME
NUTRITION- WHAT CAN IT DO FOR ME? Vicki Hatch MS, RDN, LDN, CDE Licensed Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator

2. Skipped Breakfast? Bad mood, fall asleep in early meeting, low blood sugar, looking for the donut for the quick fix! 30 minutes later- need more carbs!
Had a bagel and orange juice for breakfast? Watch out for the blood sugar low and cranky! Not too good for blood sugar watchers
Coffee drinks… cha ching, blood sugar swings, probably not enough balance of nutrients
High Carbohydrate Lunch- Pasta? Pizza? Watch out for fatigue, lethargy and blood sugar lows after lunch- especially if conducting a meeting!
Candy at the front desk? Box of chocolates in the kitchen? Calories and sugar!
Working late- missed the exercise class, better eat a candy bar or hit the vending machine to keep working!
I can’t seem to get these 15 pounds off! I’ll work through lunch
I don’t have time to cook- I’ll pick up something fast through the drive through
I have crackers, chips, pretzels, cakes and cookies in the house in case we have guests. I buy it for the kids!
I don’t like water!

3. NUTRITION and DISEASE PREVENTION
What can GOOD NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DO FOR ME?
Improve quality of life: more energy, better attitude, being more alert, increased confidence, renewed commitment to self care, better rest, etc.
Improves health/reduces disease
Increases HDL—good cholesterol—decreased Triglycerides and total cholesterol
Helps regulate blood sugar
Reduces blood pressure
Improves circulation
Reduces risk for heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and diabetes
Improves bone health
Enhances immune function

4. NUTRITION and DISEASE PREVENTION
What can GOOD NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DO FOR ME?
Improves psychological and emotional health
Reduces fatigue
Helps reduce stress levels and depression
Promotes self-esteem
Improves our physical body
Helps decrease body fat and increase lean body mass
Enhances posture and agility
Improves joint structure and function

5. Key Factors Influencing an Individual’s Health
10%
Health Care
19%
Heredity
51%
Lifestyle
20%
Environment
Statistics from Dever, GEA, Community Health Analysis: Global Awareness at the Local Level (2nd ed.). Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publications Inc., 1991; , Periodic searches have indicated relative stability regarding the statistics since 1991

6. THE SPIN… WORK LIFE BALANCE
Besides all of the benefits listed on Slides 3 and 4,
added benefits for taking care of one’s health is that good nutrition also improves work-life balance.
Role Model
Less Absenteeism from work
Improved Stress Management, Resiliency, Communication
Increased Productivity
Increased Employee Retention

7. HERE’S HOW… Probiotics- in foods and supplements
Calcium-rich foods daily
Pay attention to serving sizes 
Tweak your diet with more Fruits and vegetables
Avoid boredom – try new foods
Sugar is the new fat
Fish/Omega 3 Fats

8. HERE’S HOW… Have a handful of nuts each day
Aim for 250 minutes of exercise weekly
Fiber grams daily
Do you see your doctors annually?
Getting bone density? Speak with your MD about when
Did you get your colonoscopy by age 50?
Maintain a Healthy Weight- BMI 25 or less
Plan ahead for success

9. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
Have a great day!
Vicki