Nutrition and Fitness

Laborers need to be physically fit to perform their jobs. Yet, achieving and maintaining a healthy diet and fitness program is difficult for many Laborers and their families.

Overweight and obesity are increasingly serious problems throughout the U.S. and Canada. Not only do these conditions diminish effectiveness on the job, they also contribute to chronic disease and inflate costs for LIUNA’s health & welfare funds.

The LHSFNA has many publications that address the risk factors and behaviors that contribute to weight problems and how to modify those behaviors. The Fund also has multiple publications on health conditions associated with being overweight – how to prevent them and how to treat them. Go to the online catalogue to see what is available.

 

 

Nutrition and Fitness Resource Links

American Dietetic Association

BMI Calculator

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

USDA’s Nutrition Guidelines (MyPlate)

USDA’s Nutrition Guidelines (PolicyDoc)

Eating Disorders

ANRED, Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.

Overeaters Anonymous

Something Fishy: Website on Eating Disorders

Nutrition and Fitness

The Importance of Family Meals, Especially During Childhood (November, 2020)
How to Exercise Outdoors Safely During the COVID-19 Era (June, 2020)
Healthy Eating Simplified: Quality Over Quantity (March, 2020)
Healthy Relationships, Healthy Heart (February, 2020)
Tips to Not Just Survive, But Thrive This Holiday Season (December, 2019)
Easy Steps to Plan for Healthy Eating (September, 2019)
Is Sleep Apnea Robbing You of Restful Sleep? (July, 2019)
Health Numbers That Actually Matter (and a Few That Don’t) (June, 2019)
The Many Health Risks of Processed Foods (May, 2019)
Health & Safety Headlines (February, 2019)
Helping Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Your Children (February, 2019)
Managing Your High Cholesterol with Statins (January, 2019)
Shining a Spotlight on the LHSFNA’s Health Fair Program (December, 2018)
Calming Inflammation Can Help Keep You Healthy (November, 2018)
Do You Always Take Your Medicine as Directed? (October, 2018)
How Food Affects Your Mood (October, 2018)
Bleach and Other Disinfectants Increase COPD Risk (November, 2017)
How Good Is Your Longer Life Going to Be? (August, 2015)
Statin Medications Are Not a Blank Check for Eating Poorly (July, 2014)
Yoga Can Lessen Physical Toll of Construction Labor (December, 2011)

Nutrition and Fitness

Biggest Loser Opens Second Season (October, 2005)
Light Exercise Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure (September, 2012)
Calming Inflammation Can Help Keep You Healthy (November, 2018)
Four Keys to a Longer Life (April, 2008)
Healthy Eating Simplified: Quality Over Quantity (March, 2020)
How Long Does It Take to Get Out of Shape? (February, 2016)
The Osteoporosis Myth: Men Don’t Need to Worry (March, 2015)
The Importance of Family Meals, Especially During Childhood (November, 2020)
Should You Be Drinking All That Coffee and Tea? (April, 2018)
Red Foods Can Boost Your Health (March, 2009)
Which Food Causes Cancer This Month? (January, 2016)
The Really Bad News about Belly Fat (January, 2013)
Food, Inc. Chews Problem of Food Safety (August, 2009)
Do You Always Take Your Medicine as Directed? (October, 2018)
Eating Healthy in 2016 and Beyond (April, 2016)
Drop That Soda and Give Me 20! (October, 2004)
Managing Your High Cholesterol with Statins (January, 2019)
Healthy Relationships, Healthy Heart (February, 2020)
Easy Steps to Plan for Healthy Eating (September, 2019)
Mindful Eating: Think Before You Bite (January, 2013)