HEALTH PROMOTION

 

NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, & OBESITY

Health benefits of physical activity:

  • Improved sleep.
  • Increased ability to perform everyday activities.
  • Improved cognitive ability and a reduced risk of dementia.
  • Improved bone and musculoskeletal health.

Source: CDC NCCDPHP
 

WI DHS - Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Resources

CDC - Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity


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YMCA Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program
Personalized support for individuals with hypertension, includes nutrition education.
Eligible individuals can enroll at any time.

For more information, contact: [email protected]

Diabetes Prevention Program
Yearlong program for individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes.
January 4, 2023 – December 13, 2023
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 AM

For more information, contact: [email protected]

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
Small group exercise program for adult cancer survivors
January 10-March 30, 2023
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 PM
For more information, contact: [email protected]

Moving For Better Balance
Falls prevention program based on the principles of Tai Chi.

January 10-March 30, 2023
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
For more information, contact: [email protected]

          3 IN 4
        ADULTS

  do not get enough
  physical activity.

 

         4 IN 5
      STUDENTS

   in high school do
    not get enough
   physical activity.

 

           $117
         BILLION

    in annual health
 care costs are related
to low physical activity.