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Onsite Presentation Demo. Know Your Numbers “Please remember that our conversations do not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment as you should always seek advice regarding medical conditions, medications, or changes in your health status from your physician.”.
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Onsite Presentation Demo Know Your Numbers “Please remember that our conversations do not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment as you should always seek advice regarding medical conditions, medications, or changes in your health status from your physician.”
Know Your Numbers Agenda • Why is it important? • Biometric Guidelines • Health Screening Recommendations • MyPlate.gov • Food Labels • ACSM Recommendations on Exercise • Health Plan Support
Know Your Numbers….Why is it important? • 70% of all disease states are preventable! • Women over the age of 50 who receive regular mammograms have a 23% lower risk of death from breast cancer • In men, if prostate cancer is caught in its early local/regional stage there is almost a 100% chance of survival. Once it reaches distant stages, there is only a 29% chance of survival • Diabetes +43% and Blood Pressure +51% – From 1996-2006 in adults visiting hospital outpatient departments • Nearly two-thirds of adults say they are in good or excellent health, yet 27% are obese, 21% smoke, 8% have diabetes
Correctly Reading Food Labels • Know what a serving is • How many calories are from fat? • Sodium content • Carbohydrates • Protein
ACSM Recommendations on Exercise • Cardiovascular Exercise – 150 minutes per week - 5 days / 30 minutes • Strength Training - 2-3 days per week - Focus on all major muscle groups • Flexibility – 2-3 days per week • Maximum Heart Rate During Exercise = 220 – age • Pedometer / Online Tracking Tools
Health Plan Support Anthem – LPPO – 877-411-1640 HMO & PPO – 866-940-8303 Nurse line 24/7 – 800-977-0027 Kaiser –800-464-4000 Metlife – 800-942-0854 SCAN – Members – 800-559-3500 Prospective Members – 877-230-7226 United Healthcare – 800-457-7949 Nurse line – 877-365-7949 VSP – 800-877-7195