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

Poverty, Diet, Access Constrain Minority Health (July, 2013)
Dietary Habits That Make a Difference (August, 2013)
Reduce Your Risk for a Holiday Heart Attack (December, 2016)
Do Your Kids Know Where You Keep Your Medications? (July, 2016)
Promoting Health, Fund Tackles High Cost of Care (April, 2013)
Processed Food and Beverage Industry Shifts Stance (May, 2013)
Nutrition and Fitness for Laborers (Spring, 2007)
Counting Calories Still Key to Weight Loss (July, 2009)
Food Rules: Healthy Food Choices Made Simple (April, 2010)
Is Your Soda Habit a Risk to Your Health? (May, 2011)
Fill Your Plate to Fight Disease (June, 2011)
Take a Pass on (Some) Salt (April, 2010)
Food Allergy? Vigilance Is the Only Shot (July, 2011)
Figuring Out Food Labels (October, 2011)
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site (July, 2012)
Are You Hungry or Are Your Emotions Making You Eat? (October, 2011)
Warnings from Your Waistline (October, 2009)
Food Choices Help Fight Flu (November, 2009)
Diabetes Plagues Millions in US, Canada (November, 2004)
The Up Side of Coffee (January, 2009)