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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Poverty, Diet, Access Constrain Minority Health (July, 2013)
Dietary Habits That Make a Difference (August, 2013)
Kidney Stones (October, 2013)
Healthier Alternatives to Increase Energy (January, 2014)
Processed Food and Beverage Industry Shifts Stance (May, 2013)
Promoting Health, Fund Tackles High Cost of Care (April, 2013)
Extra Pounds Increase Cancer Risk (October, 2016)
Spice Recall Highlights Challenge of Living with a Food Allergy (April, 2015)
New Information on Your Restaurant Menu (January, 2015)
Take a Pass on (Some) Salt (April, 2010)
Food Rules: Healthy Food Choices Made Simple (April, 2010)
Diabetes Plagues Millions in US, Canada (November, 2004)
Strengthening the 'CORE' (Fall, 2007)
Sitting Can be Hazardous to Your Health (January, 2012)
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site (July, 2012)
Is Your Soda Habit a Risk to Your Health? (May, 2011)
Fill Your Plate to Fight Disease (June, 2011)
This Holiday Season Eat, Drink and Write It Down (November, 2010)
Health Food Bargain: Milk (February, 2011)
Food Allergy? Vigilance Is the Only Shot (July, 2011)
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