Community Wellness Resource Guide

Rhode Island Business Group on Health

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Section I Health and Productivity Section II Resources

For Employers Weight Management

Community Weight Loss Programs Working on Wellness

Stress Management Fitness Guide

Fitness Centers Culture of Wellness Voluntary Health Organizations Professional Association

For Employees

Weight Management Calorie Information/Online Diaries Recipe Resources

Website Apps Phone Apps

Section III Government Sponsored Websites Section IV Health Plan Directory

T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Healthy Weight - Resource Guide

April 2013

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Key and Definitions for Learning Domains

(A) Awareness – When employees are informed, and aware of the pros of changing but also

acutely aware of the cons. This can be delivered by written, verbal and electronic communication methods such as emails, informational letters and brochures, or through a website.

(E) Education- Employees receive the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a health and wellness program. This can be demonstrated through programs, educational lectures, coaching, and educational classes.

(B) Behavior change- Is a broad range of activities and approaches which focus on the individual or worksite as a whole that influences healthy behavior.

(C) Culture of Health- Is an environmental support within individual groups and worksite.

This can be supported by having policies, practices, formal and informal norms.

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HEALTH & PRODUCTIVITY

VISION of the Worksite Wellness Council of Rhode Island RIBGH A wellness program in every worksite in Rhode Island MISSION of the Healthy Weight Challenge The state of Rhode Island will become the #1 healthiest state in the Nation for a healthy weight as measured by the BRFS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance), i.e. the Gallup Poll GOAL Companies will develop, engage and evaluate effective individual, group and organizational strategies to effect a position change in the body mass index profile of their employee population OUTCOME The BMI (body mass index) scores for the working population in Rhode Island will decrease by two percent. More people will achieve a healthy weight. The percentage of employees in the obese and overweight categories will be reduced.

Notes about the Resource Guide: • This guide is intended to support and enhance the ability of RI companies to successfully

improve the BMI status of their employee population. It is neither all encompassing nor complete.

• It is web based and non-proprietary; print as you wish. • It was developed by the Health and Productivity Committee of the RIBGH. • Contact Robin Bouvier or Jean Tapley with edits, updates and recommendations for the

guide. Email:


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RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS The following are a list of resources for employers to use and

create a wellness program for employees.

Weight Management (E)(B) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics www.eatright.org

• This is a resource for credible nutrition information. (E)(B) Eat smart, Move more- The Action Plan presents twelve objectives and strategies for reducing and preventing overweight and obesity in worksites infrastructure.

• http://www.health.ri.gov/publications/actionplans/2010InitiativeForHealthyWeight.pdf

(A)(B)(C)(E) RI Weight Management Resource Guide http://www.health.ri.gov/materialbyothers/2013WeightManagementResourcesForChildrenAndFamilies.pdf

• This resource list provides employers with organizations, programs, and private practices to help employees manage a healthy weight.

(A)(E)(B) “Shape up Rhode Island” Program www.shapeupri.org

• Shape Up RI is a statewide exercise and weight loss challenge founded in 2005 by Dr. Rajiv Kumar based on his belief that the solution to healthy living lies in the power of teamwork and peer support. This grassroots health campaign encourages Rhode Islanders to pursue healthy lifestyles through increased physical activity and better nutrition.

(E) WebMD www.webmd.com

• Visit this website for information on healthy weight loss tips and resources, safe exercise techniques, a free weight control newsletter and more.


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Working on Wellness (WOW)

Below is a list of organizations that collaborated with the Brown University Working on Wellness study to deliver worksite programs. Contact information is included for each.

Materials are also listed. (E) Meeting Well guidelines from American Cancer Society http://www.acsworkplacesolutions.com/meetingwell.asp

• This organization is a guidebook that offers companies healthy food ideas and suggestions for physical activity that energize meeting participants and demonstrate how easy it can be to live a healthier lifestyle every day. Employees often eat one or more of their meals in the workplace. The food your employees eat and the amount of physical activity they get on a daily basis directly impacts their health.

(E) Johnson & Wales University

• This resource provides food demonstrations of ‘healthy’ recipes combined with nutrition education and samples.

• Michelle Pugh, Chef Nutritionist [email protected] phone: 401-598-1315 Susan Connery, Director, Feinstein Community Service Center [email protected] phone: 401-598-1265

(A)(E)(B) Shape Up the Nation • This organization provides a website framework for a worksite-based twelve-week

challenge to employees to become more active and lose weight. www.shapeup.com phone: 401.680.5919


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Stress Management *Please consult your Employee Assistance Program for additional tools and resources.

(E)(B) CRM Learning: Stress management

• Five part series for to help employees make stress management a lifelong habit, this series will get them started in the right direction. Through this cumulative series, employees will learn to recognize the signs of stress, how to manage it and be resilient, become aware of the negative effects of stress, and finally…practice simple stress-reduction techniques -- both mental and physical. http://www.crmlearning.com/stress-management-series

(A)(E)(B) Integrated Medical Weight Loss

• This website provides a multidisciplinary team that offers an integrated approach which brings together the many different factors that affect weight. The team is made up of a board certified weight management physician, a weight management nurse practitioner, a dietitian, a holistic therapist and a life coach. http://integratedmedicalweightloss.com/index.html

(A)(E) Livestrong.com • This website provides ample amount of tools and resources for anyone who wants to

know more about weight loss, stress management, nutrition, and physical activity. http://www.livestrong.com/article/263837-stress-management-weight-loss/

(A) RI Hope

• RI Hope is a government website providing resources and articles about stress management. http://www.rihope.ri.gov/resources/index.php

(A)(E) RI 2-1-1

• This website organization provides education and support to help people cope with stress and other health related topics. Emphasis on learning about stress and exploring different management techniques. http://www.211ri.org/find/Details.aspx?OrgId=29932


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RI Fitness Guide- (A) *Some directory and guide references may not be current.

Health Club Directory http://www.healthclubdirectory.com/health_clubs/State/United_States/RI/Rhode%20Island/

• All health clubs, fitness centers and gyms in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Family Guide www.Rifamilyguide.com/outdoorfun.html#parks/playgrounds • For a complete list of playgrounds, places to hike, beaches and camping

Rhode Island Info www.rislandinfo.com/contentlist.asp?PAGE=337

• Sports and Recreation opportunities in RI

Yoga Today http://www.yogatoday.com • World class yoga instructors take you through a session that focuses on strength building,

flexibility, stamina, and meditation-in-motion. Yoga Today delivers a new show, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, keeping your workouts fresh and energizing.


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Fitness Centers- (A)(E)

RIGBH does not recommend, endorse or guarantee the programs or services at these facilities. Individuals are strongly encouraged to carefully assess the nature, type, duration,

terms and quality of services provided.

The Edge Fitness for Women 788 Broad St Cranston, RI

401-749-3134 www.theedgefitnessforwomen.com

Fight 2 Fitness 65 Blackstone Ave

Pawtucket, RI 401-728-2039

www.fight2fitness.com

Fitness Together www.fitnesstogether.com

Gold’s Gym 550 Pawtucket Ave Pawtucket RI 02860

401-722-6600

1000 Division Street East Greenwich, RI

401-223-4444 www.goldsgymri.com


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Iyengar Yoga Source

200 Allens Ave., #4 Conleys Wharf Providence, RI

401-461-6665 www.lindadicarlo.com

Providence Power Yoga 51 Bassett Street

Providence, RI 02903 401-273-3500

www.providencepoweryoga.com

Rondeau’s Kickboxing Johnson, RI

Woonsocket, RI 401-272-5425

www.RKBLIVE.com

Total Fitness Bristol: 401-254-3900

Dartmouth: 508-995-5600 Seekonk: 508-336-4545 Swansea: 508-679-9793

www.totalfitnessclubs.com


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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI ”Blue 365”

1-800-274-7526 www.bcbsri.com

BC & BS Blue provides a "Blue 365" program in which members can receive discounts on fitness center memberships & home fitness

equipment

Curves

www.curvesri.com www.curves.com

For complete listing of locations, Visit their website.

Gold’s Gym www.goldsgym.com

For complete listing of locations, Visit their website.

Planet Fitness www.PlanetFitness.com

For complete listing of locations,

Visit their website.

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness Care New England Wellness Ctrs. East Providence, RI: 401-434-3600

North Dartmouth, MA: 508-999-2171 Warwick, RI 401-732-2413

www.healthtrax.com

For complete listing of locations, visit their website.

The Jewish Community Center

401 Elmgrove Ave Providence, RI 401-861-8800

www.shalomri.net

For complete listing of locations, visit their website.

Lady of America Fitness Center

1745 Main Street West Warwick, RI

401-826-5239 www.ladyofamerica.com

All-women fitness facility.


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United Health Care www.uhc.com

Members can access health center discounts on unitedhealthwellness.com, click on total

health and well-being, click on IFCN (international fitness center network) to receive

a list of health centers in your area.

Work Out World www.blastfitness.com

For complete listing of locations,

Visit their website.

Newport County YMCA 792 Valley Road

Middletown, Rhode Island, 02842 401-847-9200

[email protected]

For complete listing of locations, Visit their website..

Most affiliates are individually owned and operated.

For use of more than one center, you must contact the facility and inquire about network memberships.

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Culture and Wellness (E)(B)(C) A Calling to Action: Creating a Culture of Health- This report is a bold call to action for worksites to be leaders in creating a culture of health. The report provides background on health and wellness programs, examples of best practices, and seven "how-to" recommendations providing goals as well as action steps and examples of how worksites can meet their goals. http://www.aha.org/research/cor/creating-culture/index.shtml

Healthy Culture: Judd Allen- Our goal is to empower you to foster healthier and more productive cultures. Our work is founded on the basic premise that groups, organizations and communities are much more likely to achieve their health and productivity goals when supportive cultures are created. We provide multimedia, surveys, training, and online tools services. http://www.healthyculture.com/ or http://www.workandwellness.com/speakers/juddallen.htm


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Voluntary Health Associations

(A)(E) American Heart Association (everyday choices section) http://www.heart.org (A)(E) American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/


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Professional Associations

(E)(B) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics www.eatright.org

• Makes shopping easier by creating guidelines for grocery stores. This website also helps with distinguishing eating patterns and getting an individual linked with a community dietitian member.

(A)(E) Association of Nutrition Resources- This website is a health nutrition directory which provides a list of organizations that educate on nutrition. http://nutrition.jbpub.com/resources/health_nutrition_directory_show.cfm?orgcategory=Professional%20Nutrition%20Organizations

(E)(B)(C) National Business Group on Health- Workplace well-being initiatives have grown and expanded significantly over the last several years in response to the obesity epidemic and its impact on health care trend. Since employees as consumers are responsible for sharing and managing these costs, employers and employees together have an investment in workforce wellness. http://www.businessgrouphealth.org/resources/healthy_lifestyles/index.cfm

(E) North American Association for the Study of Obesity- This association aims to advance the science-based understanding of the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of obesity in order to improve the lives of those affected by creating the leading professional society in the field. With doing so provide a vast amount of nutritional information along with helpful tips on obesity. http://www.obesity.org/


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RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYEES The following are a list of resources for employers to use to recommend to their employees.

Weight Management

(E) (B) Calorie Control Council –The website is an educational resource that provides toolkits, professional libraries, recipes, and a physical activities section. http://www.caloriecontrol.org/

(A)(E) Take off Pounds Sensibly- TOPS Club, Inc. is more than a nonprofit weight-loss support group. Yes, we have helped millions of people to stop dieting and start living a healthy lifestyle, but TOPS is also on the forefront of obesity and metabolic research. TOPS provides support and education for overweight, diabetic, and bariatric patients. http://www.tops.org/default.aspx

(A)(E) The Arc of Blackstone Valley - The Arc of Blackstone Valley is committed to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they live, learn, work and play including weight management and the fight against obesity. http://www.bvcriarc.org/

(A)(E) Weight of the Nation- Bringing together the nation’s leading research institutions, THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION is a presentation of HBO and the Institute of Medicine (IOM), in association with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Kaiser Permanente. http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/inspire/statement


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Calorie Information and Online Diaries (E) Calorie King www.calorieking.com

• Calorie King teaches individuals how to gain control of their eating habits, and guides them step-by-step through nutrition and exercise basics on the way to meeting specific goals.

(E) Calories Count Online Food Diary www.caloriescount.com/FoodDiary.aspx

• This is a diet assessment tool created to help individuals calculate their daily caloric intake to help them potentially lose weight. This tool can also help with the calculations of calories burned from exercise or daily activities.

(E) Choose My Plate http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

• Online dietary and physical activity assessment tools available that provide information on your diet quality, meal plans, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information. Use of this tool helps you better understand your energy balance status and enhances the link between good nutrition and regular physical activity.

• (E) My Net Diary www.mynetdiary.com/index.html

MyNetDiary suggests an individual’s most recent and favorite foods to complete a dietary menu. This website provides members access to consumed foods as wells as most popular foods to make food logging easier. This program also provides members to synch their food logs conveniently with their phones, iPods, and iPads.

(E) MyFitnessPal www.myfitnesspal.com • MyFitnessPal is a diet and fitness community built to provide the tools and support

needed to achieve weight loss goals. (E) Nutridiary www.nutridiary.com

• Food and exercise diary that provides interaction with a member’s community and other members for support.

(E) Spark People http://www.sparkpeople.com/

• Free weight loss diet plans, calorie counter, workout tracker, recipes, daily motivational tips and more

(E) Super Tracker https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx

On this website you can find out what are the best food choices and how much of your choice will you need to create personalize meal plan. The Super Tracker will also allow access to tips

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Recipe resources- (E)

Allrecipes.com – Top-rated myPlate recipes starring lean meats, fish, fruits, veggies, beans, and whole grains.www.allrecipes.com/recipes/healthy-recipes/main.aspx

Cooking Light – This website is dedicated to everything food related, from recipes all the way to healthy living with great food. Cooking Light also provides nutrition news about the foods we eat. www.cookinglight.com

Food Network – Branch out into flavorful dishes like tuna pasta, and get slimmed-down versions of creamy Italian classics. Food network website is catered to representing famous dishes in a low calorie preparation. www.foodnetwork.com/healthy-eating/index.html

Fruits and Veggies -More Matters- Don’t deprive yourself, healthy eating is easy. With all the healthy menus, research articles, and helpful hints on the website, there will be no more depriving. www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org

SNAP-Ed Recipe Finder – We invite you to search the database of recipes submitted by nutrition and health professionals and organizations. Nutrition educators in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other FNS nutrition assistance programs and their partners are encouraged to use the database to support their nutrition education messages. http://recipefinder.nal.usda.gov


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Government Sponsored Websites (A)(E) Center for Disease Control and Prevention

• http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/index.htm -Strategies to Combat Obesity • http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/index.html - Healthy Weight - it's not a diet, it's a

lifestyle. (A)(E) Nutrition.gov http://www.nutrition.gov

• A service of the National Agricultural Library, USDA to provide easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers

(A)(E) National Heart Lung & Blood Institute http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/patmats.htm

• The NHLBI guidelines provide you with a new approach for the measurement of overweight and obesity and a set of steps for safe and effective weight loss.

(A)(E) US Dept. of Health & Human Services http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_advice.htm

• Healthy weight advice from the US Surgeon General’s office


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Website Apps- (E)

Pedometer App - Make your next step a healthy step with the IBX Healthy Steps pedometer app, available free for your iPhone and Android phones. Track the distance, length, and speed of your workouts — and even your progress over time — to make the most of your workouts and reach your health goals. http://www.ibx.com/htdocs/custom/healthysteps/pedometer_app.html?popup=true&size=standard

EatBetter GoalGetter- this app is like having a personal nutritionist to help you get in shape and feel great. It tracks what you eat and how many calories you burn from working out http://www.bluecrossma.com/goal-getter/

Calorie Tracker - This application is the companion tool to MyPlate online, available for $2.99 at the iPhone App Store. MyPlate atLIVESTRONG.COM helps you determine a daily calorie target based on your weight and weight goal. Then you can search the extensive database of more than 1.3 million foods for nutritional information including fat, sugar, carbohydrates, cholesterol and more. You can also search 2,000 fitness items and calculate how many calories you can burn with those activities. http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/iphone-calorie-tracker/ or Livestrong.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/livestrong.com-calorie-tracker/id295305241?mt=8 My Fitness Pal- MyFitnessPal is a diet and fitness community built with one purpose in mind: providing you with the tools and support you need to achieve your weight loss goals http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Pilates 15 min workout- A 15-minute Pilates series that gives you the tools you need to squeeze regular exercise into your everyday life. It shows you how to get a toned, strong body, and graceful posture in just 15-minutes a day. http://download.cnet.com/Pilates-From-the-Top-Down-15-Minute-Workout-iPad-Edition/3000-2129_4-75308041.html

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Phone Apps- (E) Registered dietitians reviewed the top-rated free iPhone and Android apps for weight management. To activate these apps you need to go to your phone’s application store.

Calorie Counter Tracks food, exercise, weight and all the nutrients listed on a Nutrition Facts label. Includes daily inspirational articles, healthy recipes and an easy-to-understand help section. RD Rating: 4 stars

Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitness Pal Tracks a combination of fitness goals and nutrition analysis features to help you lose weight. RD Rating: 4.5 stars

Calorie Counter by MyNetDiary Allows user to personalize a calorie limit for weight loss, gain or maintenance. RD Rating: 3 stars

Calorie Counter: Diets & Activities Features a classic food diary that tracks calories, water, fitness and the time each food item is consumed and an option to create your own diet and physical activity plan and an Integrated Body Tracker. RD Rating: 4 stars

Calorie Tracker by Livestrong.com Food and fitness diary designed to help you achieve your diet and nutrition goals, whether you want to lose, maintain or gain weight. RD Rating: 4 stars

Daily Burn Keep track of calories consumed and track workouts to see how much energy is burned. RD rating: 2 stars

Diet Assistant Diet Assistant provides diet plans for those who want to gain, lose or maintain their weight. RD rating: 2 stars

eaTipster Created by the Dietitians of Canada, eaTipster delivers daily healthy eating tips to your mobile devices. RD rating: 5 stars

Lose it! Keeps track of foods you eat with this detailed food database; primarily for people wanting to lose weight. RD Rating: 3 stars


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My Diet Coach Touted as a tool to "win the mental game of dieting," My Diet Coach is designed to keep dieters motivated and committed to meeting their weight loss goals. RD Rating: 3 stars

Sparkpeople Food and Fitness Tracker Fitness and food tracker for people looking to lose a half-pound to 2 pounds per week or to maintain weight. RD Rating: 4 stars

Thryve Thryve is marketed as a mobile food coach. Originally designed as a way to identify food intolerances, Thryve captures what and how much you eat and your mood after a meal. RD Rating: 2 stars

Weight Watchers Mobile Follows the Weight Watchers plan step by step, using interactive tools, finding local meetings and creating shopping lists. RD Rating: 2 stars


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Health Plan Directory

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island http://findadoctor.bcbsri.com/ 500 Exchange Street Providence, RI 02903. (401) 459-5000

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island http://www.nhpri.org/matriarch/default.asp 299 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908 1-401-459-6000

Tufts Health Plan http://tuftshealthplan.prismisp.com/?reviseSearch=True One West Exchange Place Providence, RI 02903 (401) 272-3499

UnitedHealthcare of New England https://www.providerlookuponline.com/UHC/po7/Search.aspx 475 Kilvert St Ste 310 Warwick, RI 02886-1360 (401) 737-6900


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