TIGERS FEEL GRRREAT IN 08

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TIGERS FEEL GRRREAT IN 08!
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Evolution of ideas

• 2006 - SHS Nurse Practitioner identified increase
  in patients with Metabolic Syndrome
• National statistics and news of Obesity Epidemic
• Started development of Prescription for Wellness
  for clinic patients
• VP and AVP requested The Biggest Loser program
  on campus Fall 2007
• Collaboration with many key departments
• 2007 - Began development of Tigers Feel Grrreat
  in 08

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Background for project Data fromstudent health
Fair 2007

• STUDENT DATA
• FACULTY/STAFF DATA

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• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Healthy (BMI 18.5-24.9) 43
• Healthy (BMI 18.5-24.9) 25
• Overweight (BMI 25-29.9) 33
• Overweight (BMI 25-29.9) 35
• Obese (BMI 30-39.9) 21
• Obese (BMI 30-39.9) 33
• Morbidly Obese (BMI 40) 3
• Morbidly Obese (BMI 40) 6

• Obese morbidly obese 24
• Obese morbidly obese 39
• Overweight obese morbid 57
• Overweight obese morbid 5
• Interest in Campus Health Program
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• 90 yes 83 yes
• 2 maybe 4 maybe
• 8 no 13 no

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COMPLICATIONS OF OBESITY

• METABOLIC SYNDROME
• CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
• DIABETES
• Joint pain and disorders
• Fatigue
• Sleep apnea
• Respiratory disorders
• Depression
• Cancers
• Complications of pregnancy
• Incontinence
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•  Student Health Services would like to
• help you regain a healthy body and body image
• as you gain knowledge in your studies.
• We would also like to help you
• develop good solid lifelong health habits.

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Tigers feel great in 08 Program

• U of M Students
• Core Participant will have Body mass index (BMI)
  greater than 25 
• Others may participate with BMI within 20 25
  range for increased fitness
• Suggest ways to reclaim a healthier BMI range
• Nutritional support
• SHS Graduate Assistants (G.A.s)
• Nutrition Department 
• Exercise
• Health and Sport Sciences Department
• Student Recreation and Fitness Center (CRIS)
• SHS Graduate Assistants
• Behavioral support
• Psychological Counseling Unit
• Psychology Department 
• Continued monitoring (time intervals to be
  individual)
• Resources for lifelong assistance
• Community
• Internet

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Tigers feel grrreat in 08tigers feel fine in 09

• Pilot program Spring 2008
• Student Support Services
• Intake
• Motivational Interviewing
• Fitness Assessment
• Education and Exercise
• Monthly Progress Party and Weigh-in (if desired)
• Walking groups
• Lab tests Cholesterol/Triglycerides Fasting
  Blood Sugar
• Nutritional Support
• Continued motivation
• End of Semester Fitness Party
• Incentives t-shirts, pedometers, caps, Tiger
  gear

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Campus Collaborations

• Adult and Commuter Services
• ARAMARK
• Campus Recreation and Intramural Services
• Career and Employment Services
• Community Health
• English Department Susan Popham (future
  podcasts)
• Greek Life Coordinator
• Health, Sport and Science Department
• Nutrition Department

• Student Dietetic Association
• Exercise Science
• Health Promotion
• Loewenberg School of Nursing
• Student Nurse Association
• Psychological Counseling
• Psychology Department
• Public Health (MPH Program)
• Registered Student Organization Coordinator
• Residence Life
• Student Health Services
• Student Support Services
• OTHERS
• FUTURE

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INTAKE joining tFG08

• Fall two intake sessions/week at various times
  for first 4 weeks
• Reserve a spot by email or phone
• First come first served (200)
• Location Student Recreation and Fitness Center
• Paperwork
• Schedule for educational programs and progress
  parties
• Program Overview
• Motivational Interviewing goal development -
  continuing (in-person/phone/email)
• Fitness Assessment beginning and end of
  semester
• CRIS Orientation and classes
• Logs to keep Fitness Food
• Schedule individual appointments with
  nutritionist
• Group or Individual Photos

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MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING

• Appointments made by behavioral psychology
  students
• In person
• By phone
• Over email
• Support systems
• Goal setting
• Perceived Barriers
• Continued contact

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FITNESS ASSESSMENT

• Grad Assistant in SRFC
• Fitness and Health Assessment completed at
  beginning and end of semester
• SRFC orientation
• Programs/classes and schedule
• Use of machines

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EXERCISE

• Classes in SRFC
• Cardio
• Weights
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Aerobics
• Dance
• Other
• Walking groups daily at 1 pm 4 pm FH track or
  inside
• Daily increased activity walk, stairs, walk,
  dance, etc.

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

• Educational components
• Nutrition
• What and why
• Hypoglycemia
• Calories
• Supplements
• Disordered eating/ED
• Exercise
• Weight loss versus fitness
• Frequency
• Which exercises are best for my personal goals
• Stress
• Coping
• Drinking alcohol and using drugs
• Smoking
• Goal Setting
• Monitoring self
• Hydration and Kidney Health
• OTHERS

• Programming ideas
• 15 minute programs
• Weekly
• Live program
• UM Drive
• Podcast
• QUIZ for self testing
• Tracking sheet for participants

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SUPPORT

• Meet with Health Educator or HE graduate
  assistants at beginning and in 2 weeks
• Review Fitness Testing Lab tests
• Fitness Parties
• Motivational Interviewers
• Listed support system
• Peers

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INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

• Nutrition advising
• appointment
• Exercise advising
• appointment

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FUTURE of program

• TIGERS FEEL GRRREAT IN 08
• TIGERS FEEL FINE IN 09
• TIGERS ---------------------------------- 10

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HEALTHY TIGERS!
Healthy U of M!