November is the perfect time for basic nutrition wellness training because it’s also American Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 25 million Americans have diabetes, and more than 75 million have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is highly preventable, however, with a nutritious diet and an active lifestyle. Here is a training exercise appropriate for all employees that reviews important nutrition information concerning fluid intake, vitamins and minerals, eating out, and food labels.
Training Exercise
Have trainees complete the following worksheet. Then discuss the results as a group and answer any questions.
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1. Identify two reasons for drinking plenty of fluids every day.
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2. Name two ways you can increase your water intake.
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3. How many times a week would you say that you eat out or order takeout food? What steps do you take to make sure you have a nutritious meal?
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4. List three important pieces of information about nutrition that you can learn by reading food labels.
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Guidance
Here are several answers to each question on the worksheet to share with employees:
1. Reasons for drinking plenty of fluids every day include:
- Fluid intake helps prevent dehydration.
- Water is necessary to keep body temperature normal.
- Fluids lubricate and cushion your joints.
- Body water protects your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.
- Fluids help your body get rid of wastes.
2. Ways to increase water intake include:
- Carry a water bottle.
- Freeze some bottles and take them to work so you have cold water to drink all day.
- Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened drinks (which saves on calories, too).
- Choose water when eating out instead of other beverages.
- Add lemon or lime to water to improve the flavor and make it more enjoyable to drink.
3. Steps to make sure you have a nutritious meal when you eat out or buy takeout include:
- Picking lower-fat foods and smaller portions
- Trying broiled or baked instead of fried
- Ordering a salad or vegetables, too
- Getting a doggie bag for extra large portions, rather than eating it all in one sitting
- Skipping dessert
4. Food labels provide much important nutrition information, including:
- Ingredients
- Calories per serving and calories from fat
- Total saturated and unsaturated fat
- Cholesterol
- Sodium and/or potassium
- Carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and sugar
- Vitamins and minerals
Encourage trainees to read the label before buying any food.
The material in today’s Advisor is adapted from BLR’s HR Training Presentations in PowerPoint session, “All About Nutrition.”
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