1. Know Your Numbers Workshop 8/23/12 Friendship Auditorium “Please remember that our conversations do not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment as you should always seek advice regarding medical conditions, medications, or changes in your health status from your physician.”

2. 2 Know Your Numbers Agenda Why is it important? Biometric Guidelines Health Screening Recommendations LACERS Well Website MyPlate.gov Food Labels ACSM Recommendations on Exercise Health Plan Support

3. 3 Know Your Numbers…Why is it important? 70% of all disease states are preventable! Women over the age of 50 who receive regular mammograms have a 23% lower risk of death from breast cancer In men, if prostate cancer is caught in its early local/regional stage there is almost a 100% chance of survival. Once it reaches distant stages, there is only a 29% chance of survival

4. 4 Why is it important? (cont.) ● Increased awareness of possible health risks and conditions Diabetes increased 43% and Blood Pressure increased 51% – From 1996-2006 in adults visiting hospital outpatient departments Nearly two-thirds of adults say they are in good or excellent health, yet 27% are obese, 21% smoke, 8% have diabetes

5. 5 Biometric Recommendations Biometric MeasureDescriptionRecommendations Blood PressureForce of blood against the arterial walls 120/80 normal CholesterolCholesterol is the measurement of lipids (fats) in the body. <200 mg/dl Normal HDL (Good Cholesterol)“Good Cholesterol” carries plaque out of the body Between 40-60 Normal >60 optimal LDL (Bad Cholesterol)“Bad Cholesterol”<130 GlucoseSimple sugar, bodies primary source of energy Fasting <100 TriglyceridesFats in the blood<150 normal http://www.lacers.org/health-webpage/index.htmlhttp://www.lacers.org/health-webpage/index.html Lacers Well Website *Checkbook provided today is also a great place to store your biometric information

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7. 7 Screening Recommendations (unless specified by Doctor) ScreeningRecommended Frequency ScreeningRecommended Frequency Flu VaccineEvery AutumnProstateEvery 2 Years Dental ExamEvery YearBone DensityAs recommended by your Doctor VisionEvery 1-2 YearsCholesterolEvery 2 Years HearingEvery 2 YearsBlood PressureEvery Doctor Visit MammogramEvery 2 YearsBlood SugarEvery Year ─ ICE ─ (In Case of Emergency)

8. 8 Choose MyPlate.gov

9. 9 What is a serving?

10. 10 Correctly Reading Food Labels Know what a serving is How many calories are from fat? Sodium content Carbohydrates Protein

11. 11 ACSM Recommendations on Exercise Cardiovascular Activity – 150 minutes per week - 5 days / 30 minutes ● Strength Training –2-3 days per week - Focus on all major muscle groups ● Flexibility – 2-3 days per week Maximum Heart Rate During Exercise = 220 – age Pedometer / Online Tracking Tools

12. 12 Health Plan Support Health Plan ProviderContact Information Anthem Blue CrossLPPO: 1-877-411-1640 HMO & PPO: 1-866-940-8303 Nurse Line 24/7: 1-800-977-0027 Kaiser1-800-464-4000 MetLife1-800-942-0854 SCANMembers: 1-800-559-3500 Prospective Members: 1-877-230-7226 UnitedHealthcare1-800-457-7949 Nurse line – 877-365-7949 VSP1-800-877-7195

13. 13 Questions?