PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE ON CAMPUS
PRESENTED BY:
CANDACE DARK & BERNADINE PATTON
OUR MISSION STATMENT
We are The University of Toledo, a
STUDENT-centered, public metropolitan
research university with 20,000 students and
picturesque campuses recognized nationally
for their beauty.
WELLNESS ISSUES ADDRESSED
 Researched relevant data pertaining to
wellness concerns
 Researched other Universities’ campus
models for wellness initiatives
 Identified and Described current
wellness information and education
initiatives on the University of Toledo
Main Campus
RESEARCH SAYS
According to the Center for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC):
 During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase
in obesity rates in the United States
 17 % of children
 66 % of adults
 Note: The CDC has done no research aimed at college
students specifically.
RESEARCH SAYS
According to the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services:
 The average person needs 30 minutes of moderate to
intense physical activity at least five times per week.
 People trying to maintain their weight should
understanding calorie counts and portion sizes.
 Being able to sort the healthy food options from the
unhealthy is critical.
RESEARCH SAYS
BOSTON - Experience, Inc./The leading
provider of career services to students and
alumni announced these recent survey
findings:
 More than 300 college students from around the
country were surveyed about exercise, diet and
stress-relief habits.
SURVEY SAYS
 23% juggling work and school.
 20% watch television or listen to music to relieve stress
 19% being too busy /not having enough time
 17% talk with friends or family.
 11% said working to maintain a strong GPA.
 10% are stressed about finding a job after graduation
RESEARCH SAYS
A study done at the University of New
Hampshire:
 Found that of 800 undergraduate students, one-third was
overweight.
Dr. Dave Levitsky, an expert on weight gain
from Cornell University:
 "According to our studies, freshmen gain between
five and six pounds in the first 12 weeks of school."
RESEARCH SAYS
 That many students, ages 18 to 24, are now on the
path to chronic health diseases.
 Factors such as a caloric intake, genetics, diseases,
drugs, and alcohol all play a role in causing obesity.
 For college students in particular, environment is
important.
RESEARCH SAYS
"Freshman 15“
The phenomenon of how
college students gain weight
their first semester/year
attending a college or
university. Mostly attributed
to a severe lifestyle change
related to stress, sedentary
lifestyle, and changes in food
intake and diet patterns.
Research Says
“FREHMEN 15” CAUSES
 Lack of exercise
 Eating late at night
 Keeping unhealthy snacks on hand (in the dorm room)
 Eating unhealthy cafeteria food
 Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
OTHER CAMPUS MODELS
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio/ 29,600/(R)
Wellness Connection in Student Rec. Ctr.
 Free Walk-In information /referral service
 Assists in reaching optimal wellness levels while
building a healthier BGSU community
 Free Anonymous On-line Screenings for eating
disorders
Wayne State University
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Detroit, Michigan/ 21,145/(C)
Nutritional Services
On-staff nutrition specialist /offers nutritional
consultations
Free to all students
Covers proper diets pertaining to certain diseases
Sports nutrition for athletes
Losing weight /Bulking up
Dieting tips to relieve stress /eating disorders.
Contact: eappiah@busops.wayne.edu
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia/ 28,238/ (C)
Nutrition Programs:
The ABC’s of Fitness & Nutrition
 Uses drama and comedy to educate students
about healthier choices.
Freshmen 15
 Education program about weight gain related to
stress and sedentary lifestyle
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa/26,000/ (R)
Nutrition and Wellness Research
Center/11.09.07
 To promote healthy lifestyles
 First facility in Iowa to test foods and the impact on
human wellness.
 Facilitated by state legislators, economic
developers, and B&I leaders.
 Initiated by $700,000 research grant.
Toledo, Ohio/22,000/(C)
Services Our Campus Offers
Three Divisions of Health and Wellness
1. Auxiliary Services/David Wahr
2. Food and Dining Services/Julie Archer
3. Student Recreation Center Services/Jeff Witt
Auxiliary Services
 David Wahr, Director of Auxiliary Services
 Supervises Rocket Card, Rocket Wireless,
University Bookstore, and Parking
 His claim is, “that universities underestimate the
amount of student interest in health and nutrition.
 How can we promote a Healthy Lifestyle in many
facets across campus??
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Through knowledgeable slogans, healthy living, and by
changing student behavior.
Aramark Food Services
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Present & Future:
Julie Archer, Resident District Manager of Dining Services &
Licensed Dietician
Incorporated “Croutons” as a healthier choice for dining
Nutritional Kiosks
Wide variety and selection of residential food choices
“Tray less” cafeteria style
Sustainability and local produce market
Online website for mapping menu and food choices
Identifiers for nutrients
Energy Zone
Healthy-freshness focus exhibition
Nutritional Kiosks
 Located in both Ottawa Res. Hall/Student Union
 Displays daily menu for each dining hall
 Contains nutritional fact sheet for all macro and
micronutrients
 Kiosk provides an easy-to-use and free resource to
help students/employees become nutritionally
conscious.
http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMA/UnivToledo/FreshHealthy
“Tray Less” Cafeteria Style
 Trayless method to collect cafeteria food
 A healthy choice that promotes less food
consumption
 Used to discourage food waste/conserve resources.
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Money
Water
Energy
Employment
Wide Variety of Food Selection
 Each residential cafeteria has:
* Salad Bar
* Deli Bar
* 2 Vegan Options
* Vegetarian Entrée’
*Fresh Food Selection
 Lunch offers lighter meals i.e. casseroles/sandwiches
 Dinner offers bigger meal i.e. whole proteins &
supplemental sides
Sustainability and Fresh Produce
 No Styrofoam products (after spring break ’09)
 All compostable products
 Utilize local vendors for seasonal foods and produce
 Reusable mugs/tumblers for students and staff
Visions for the Future
 Identifiers for nutrient intake
 Visible icons on each packaged entrée and menu
 Labeled by nutritional value such as:
 High Caloric Intake, Low Caloric Intake
 High Carbohydrate food, Low Carbohydrate food
 Low-fat food
 “Just for you”
“ENERGY ZONE”
 Energy Zone Eating Area
 Geared towards high performance eating
 Healthier choices for supplemental snacks
 Smoothies, yogurts, salads, granola, etc
 Specialty foods such as “sugar free”
Healthy-Freshness Focus
Exhibitions:
 Each Residential Hall have a “fresh focus exhibition”
whether it be weekly, biweekly, etc.
 Make it fun by exhibiting different food styles and
food options.
 Gives more variety to students and a healthier choice
of entrees.
Student Recreation Center
 Jeff Witt, Director of Student Recreation Center.
 Offers several health promotion activities to students
and university employees despite continuous budget
cuts and decrease in management positions.
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S.W.A.T./ Student Wellness Awareness Team
Life @ college educational seminar
Certified personal training courses
Free membership to qualifying members
“Welloween” Health Fair
Health Promotion Programs
S.W.A.T./Student Wellness Awareness Team
 A class composed of sophomores, juniors, and seniors
 Work together to educate its audiences about various wellness
issues
 Utilizing creative, fun, and interactive presentations.
 S.W.A.T. is available to present to any class or student group.
Health Promotion Programs Cont’d
Life@College Educational Seminar
 Targets College freshmen faced with a new issues in their
lives.
 Designed to educate young students to make good decisions.
 To aid freshmen in surviving their first year college, while leading
healthy and fulfilling lives
 Utilizes drama, expert presenters, and interactive facilitation to
teach valuable life lessons.
Personal Fitness Education
 Offers two personal training fitness courses taken for
college credit.
 Enables personal fitness certification & ACE
certification
 Course serves as a liaison between recreation
center and customers looking for personal trainers
Free Membership
 Student Recreation Center offers free membership
to all full-time students and faculty/staff.
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Aetna Insurance partnered with Human resources to subsidize
insurance costs with recreational membership.
All participants must fill out appropriate paper work to qualify
Only covers Main Campus participants
Percentage discounts are equivalent to percentage of
employment.
“Welloween”
 Health fair that offers health screenings, flu shots,
and test assessments to all students, faculty, and
staff.
 Free screenings such as: body composition, vision,
pulmonary function, cholesterol and high-density
lipids testing administered by campus departments
and community organizations.
 An open enrollment opportunity to meet with human
resources department to discuss health-care
benefits plan.
Student Recreation Center
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Visions:
To partner with Health Science Campus
Hire an on-staff licensed nutritionist
Create a full-service membership based on the
monthly & yearly calendar
Membership opportunities for alumni
Obtain possession of the Health Education building
on campus
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
Know Your Facts
Published by Torie Nicholas December 13th, 2008 in
Food Reviews (Circleoffood.com/blog)
I attend the University of Toledo and I am currently a
freshman.
As part of our meal plan, everyone gets a certain amount
of rocket dollars varying from $50-$100.
These rocket dollars are kept on our ID card and can be
used at various restaurants off campus. The only
problem is… look at the restaurants, and tell me what
healthy food you can find?….
Know Your Choices
FOOD COURT /ROCKECT CARD CHOICES
http://www.fatcalories.com/index.cfm
Healthier Option/s
Rocket Card Enhancement
 Add a restaurant/s with well-balanced nutrition i.e.
“WALK IT OUT”
 A healthy alternative while going to class
 Marked & measured distances along common
campus pathways
 A visible and effective method for attaining exercise
“WALK IT OUT”
MILEAGE MAP
Healthy Reading
A recent book on guiding students to eating well.
She also is a frequent speaker on college campuses
across the nation. Contact Ann for more details.
Ann Litt, MS,RD
RECOMMENDATIONS
S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS
 STRENGTHS: Resources & Campus Awareness
 WEAKNESSES: Research & Visible Information
 OPPORTUNITIES: Grants/Marketing/Practicum
 THREATS: Health Risks
“FIGURE” It Out
[3,224 UT Freshmen (2007 enrollment)] X
[5% increase (161.2)] = 3,385 X 15 =???
50,778lbs
QUESTIONS