HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES SERIES (5 Programs)
This motivational series will help you address the healthy lifestyle changes that "aging baby boomers" in particular may need to make in order to avoid or minimize looming health problems. Drawing on the stages of change theory, these videos will help people of all ages make lasting changes, finding and using their own reasons for change. Each program emphasizes gradual and permanent lifestyle change over the "quick fix". While created as a series, each video program can be used independently.
HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES
An overview to making healthy lifestyle changes, this program gets viewers to think about their reasons for changing. It helps them determine their own long-term goals and use short-term goals to achieve them. It also helps viewers identify barriers to change and anticipate obstacles along the way. It suggests people keep written records, reward themselves (but not with food and drink), and not be discouraged by setbacks. 14 minutes
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EXERCISE: Getting Active, Staying Active
Stressing that the key to developing a safe and active lifestyle is to take small steps, this video helps viewers discover how they can fit activity into their schedules. It explains that there are three types of exercise (aerobic, strength training, and flexibility conditioning), but also tells viewers that increasing activity level in everyday chores can benefit them as well. It discusses barriers to exercising and exercise tips about clothing, hydration, and pacing. The theme of this video is that small steps can make a difference in health. 13 minutes
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WEIGHT CONTROL: Losing Weight and Keeping It Off!
This program explains why quick fix diets don't work, and shows the basics for gradual weight loss. It emphasizes that weight control is a lifestyle change, it is not dieting. Presents the foundations of weight loss to be what we eat, how much we eat, and how much we move. It will help viewers see that even small weight losses will benefit their health. 13 minutes
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NUTRITION: Restaurants, Fast Foods and Parties
This program shows viewers how to eat healthy in situations where it might not be easy to do so. It discusses portion control, carbohydrate, fat, and calories. It gives viewers practical tips they can use and shows examples of healthy food choices. The program suggests that by making small changes in what they order, viewers can eat out and still eat healthy. 18 minutes
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NUTRITION: Shop Healthy, Cook Healthy
Make healthier food choices when shopping, cooking and eating is the theme of this video program. It shows viewers how they can make small changes in what foods they buy, how they prepare meals and how much food they eat. It discusses food nutrition labels, portion control, better eating habits, and lower-fat food options. The program gives tips on ways to take one step at a time towards healthier eating. 18 minutes
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