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.
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Nutrition and Fitness Resource Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
USDA’s Nutrition Guidelines (MyPlate)
USDA’s Nutrition Guidelines (PolicyDoc)
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)
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Mindful Eating: Think Before You Bite (January, 2013)
Movie Review: A Place at the Table (April, 2013)
Shake Salt and Sodium Out of Your Diet (March, 2014)
When Walking for Health Walk for Safety Too (April, 2014)
The Heavy Toll of Up and Down Weight Loss (July, 2017)
Help in Finding a Healthy Diet (March, 2018)
Slim, Trim and Type 2 Diabetic (November, 2012)
Physical Wellness: How Much Should I Exercise? (October, 2016)
Your Health Is More Than a Number on a Scale (September, 2016)
How Good Is Your Longer Life Going to Be? (August, 2015)
Eating Well While on the Road (June, 2018)
Maintain Bone Health Throughout Your Life (July, 2017)
Is Sleep Apnea Robbing You of Restful Sleep? (July, 2019)
Eight Handy Apps to Improve Your Health and Wellness (September, 2014)
Essential Foot Care for Diabetics (April, 2016)
Too Much Alcohol Can Lead to High Blood Pressure (May, 2014)
Caffeine Can Make Your Blood Pressure Climb (September, 2014)
Journey to a Healthier You: Health-Enhancing Habits (February, 2016)
Watch and Listen to Real Stories from Real People (April, 2017)
Vending Machine Snacks: Find the Healthier Choices (November, 2012)
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