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
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)
Eating Well While on the Road (June, 2018)
Should You Be Drinking All That Coffee and Tea? (April, 2018)
Help in Finding a Healthy Diet (March, 2018)
Bleach and Other Disinfectants Increase COPD Risk (November, 2017)
How Good Is Your Longer Life Going to Be? (August, 2015)
Yoga Can Lessen Physical Toll of Construction Labor (December, 2011)
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Reduce Your Risk for a Holiday Heart Attack (December, 2016)
FDA Takes Aim at Heart Disease, Cuts Trans Fats (August, 2015)
Avoid the Grip of Gout (February, 2015)
Perimeter Shopping is Nutritious Shopping (January, 2010)
Control Holiday Stress (December, 2004)
Weathering the Financial Storm (January, 2009)
Junk Food Marketing Restrictions Seek to Trim Waistlines (September, 2012)
Don't Drown in Sugar's Sweetness (October, 2011)
Osteoporosis: A Threat to Women and to Men (January, 2011)
Top Your Pizza with Moderation (April, 2011)
Hydration Keeps You Healthy (May, 2011)
Get Off Your SoFAS (March, 2011)
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies (April, 2008)
New Year's Resolutions in the Spring? Why Not! (March, 2007)
Nutrition and Fitness for Laborers (Spring, 2007)
Counting Calories Still Key to Weight Loss (July, 2009)
The Osteoporosis Myth: Men Don’t Need to Worry (March, 2015)
Do Your Kids Know Where You Keep Your Medications? (July, 2016)
Keep Your Kidneys Healthy: Take Care of Your Diabetes and High Blood Pressure (July, 2015)
Dietary Habits That Make a Difference (Part 1) (July, 2013)
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