Welcome to the R-7 Wellness Program!
Congratulations on joining the West Plains R-7 Schools Wellness & Prevention Program!
Please explore this site to find out about the wellness and preventin program, including important dates for educaitonal programs and challenges, benefits of the program, and prizes you could win!

YOU COULD WIN THIS!!!

This Stamina Magnetic 1772 Cross Trainer Elliptical could be yours!
The elliptical will be the prize for the top point earner in the Wellness & Prevention Program at the end of May.  Don't forget to turn in your monthly points to Amanda Newton.  Other incentives include paid time off and various prizes, so keep up the great work and keep tracking those points!
Check out the elliptical on display.  It will be located in the administration building at various times throughout the year.
PTSC has two NEW ellipticals available to use for your weekly workouts located at the West Plains clinic.

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Health Nuts

A study conducted by Loma Linda University in California found that eating nuts lowered risk of heart disease and helped participants to keep their weight down. Other large-scale studies, including the Physician's Health Study, the Iowa Women's Health Study and the Harvard Nurses Health Study, also found that eating nuts lowered heart disease risk. Other studies have shown that nuts help lower bad "LDL" cholesterol.

In fact, in July 2003, the FDA approved the following health claim for nut packaging labels:

"Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of some nuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease."

It only takes a small handful of nuts to satisfy hunger (and help you stay full longer), and there are many varieties to choose from. Here are six of the healthiest.

1-WALNUTS When it comes to nuts, the walnut is king. It's a great source of the healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids, which have been found to protect the heart, promote better cognitive function, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema and psoriasis.

2-ALMONDS Just a 1/4 cup of almonds contains nearly 25% of your needed daily value of magnesium and other essential nutrients. In fact, a quarter cup of almonds also has almost as much calcium as a quarter cup of milk.

3-CASHEWS Are lower in fat than most nuts and 65% of this fat is unsaturated fatty acids.

4-PECANS An excellent source of over 19 vitamins and minerals. A new study suggests that eating 3/4 cup of pecans a day may significantly lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and help to clear arteries.

5-BRAZIL NUTS high amounts of selenium in Brazil nuts may help prevent breast cancer.

6-MACADAMIA NUTS High in protein, fiber, healthy monounsaturated fats, potassium and magnesium. Also believed to help lower LDL cholesterol.

The key with nuts is simply not to over eat them. They are highly concentrated in both their calories and their nutrients, so you only need a small handful at a time. Eating a variety of nuts appears to be the best way to get all the different benefits each nut has to offer.

Wellness & Prevention:
ü Top 5 point earners will receive 8 hours paid time off 
ü Top 6-10 earners will receive 4 hours paid time off
ü   Top point earner will receive a piece of exercise equipment
ü   Other prizes may be available to win
ü   New programming for smoking cessation, diabetes education & more
   (see agenda tab for schedule))

Components of the Wellness Program

ü  Baseline testing:

§  blood work

§  biometric measurements

§  cardiovascular  step  test

ü  Health Risk Assessment - pre and post

ü  Monthly education

ü  Wellness coaching

ü  Monitor improvements

Other Resources - full time access

ü  Wellness Library

ü  Website

ü  Wii Fit

ü  Personal Counseling

ü  Open gym - work out before lunch or after school

ü  Fitness classes