Session 1 of the workforce development programme covers:
- Maintain a Healthy Weight
- Intro to Physical Activity
- Promoting Breastfeeding
The information and handouts from these learning sessions are found below.
We presented to the group covering topics:
- The global obesity situation
- Effects of obesity & overweight
- What is so complicated about maintaining a healthy weight?
- What determines body weight?
- How to measure whether you are a 'healthy weight' and limitations around this
Click here for an adapted version of this presentation>>
What do you think of as a 'healthy weight'?
What is a "healthy weight"? - Click here for information on BMI & Waist Circumference>>
Eating Patterns
Click here for the Quiz: What Are Your Eating Patterns?
Click here for information on how to change eating patterns
Maintain a Healthy Weight - Busting the Myths:
"I'm overweight because I have a slow metabolism">>
"I am overweight and eat hardly anything, but my friend is skinny and eats everything in sight">>
"If you eat too much carbohydrate it will be converted to fat">>
"If I eat lots of small meals it will keep my metabolism going">>
"If you are trying to lose weight don't eat after 5pm">>
Intro to Promoting Physical Activity
Yvette presented to the group on the following topics:
- The 2 HEHA physical activity messages
- How these messages relate to the NZ physical activity guidelines
- The health benefits of physical activity
- Small changes - Incidental Activity
Click here for an adapted version of the presentation>>
Click here for the accompanying overview to promoting physical activity>>
How can I fit physical activity into my day?
Even a little activity is better than nothing... Click here for a ticklist of 'snacktivity' ideas>>
Also see our 'Links' webpage for websites with more great ideas including SPARC, Sport Southland and the Cancer Society's LiveSmart campaign.
Promoting Breastfeeding
Stephanie presented to the group on the importance of breastfeeding infants for at least 6 months.
Click here to see this powerpoint presentation>>
Click here for a summary of this information about breastfeeding>>
More information on the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative can be found at the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative website .
Resources about Breastfeeding from the Ministry of Health can be downloaded by clicking here>> www.moh.govt.nz
1) Aim to maintain a healthy weight throughout life
2) Eat a variety of nutritious foods
3) Eat more vegetables and fruits
4) Eat less fatty, salty, sugary food
5) Fully breastfeed infants for at least six months
6) Be active every day for at least 30 minutes a day in as many ways as possible.
7) Add some vigorous exercise for extra benefit and fitness
8) Promote and foster the development of environments that support healthy lifestyles.
