Inspiring Greatness for 125 Years: 1887-2012

CU Programs

CU Weight Watchers at Work meets weekly for 10 weeks during each semester, usually during the lunch hour. Group members can transfer into community groups between 10-week sessions without paying a registration fee. Fees for full-time CU employees are discounted, with the Human Resources Department paying the difference. For more information, contact Sandra Shortt, Wellness Program Coordinator.

First Place

First Place is a Christ-centered health program for men and women of all ages. Using a support system that incorporates Bible study, Scripture memorization, prayer and balanced eating and exercise plans, First Place provides the opportunity to change your life, not only physically but spiritually and emotionally.

FAQ

Q. How do I know what a serving size is?

A. Serving sizes vary. Usually servings at a restaurant are 2-3 times larger than the serving sizes listed in most diet plans, such as the Food Pyramid or DASH Diet. This presentation will give you some helpful ways to estimate your serving sizes, so that you can accurately track how much you're eating. Note: A fist usually refers to a small woman's fist, and not a large man's fist.

Weight Management

Can you name the future No. 1 health problem in the U.S.?

If you answered heart disease, cancer, or smoking, you're wrong.

Obesity is fast on its way to being named the number one health problem in the United States. And for most people, exercise and eating right are critical ingredients to maintaining a healthy weight.

Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or more, with 25-29 being overweight and under 18 being underweight. These standards only apply to healthy adults-there are different cut-offs for children and senior adults. Want to find out if you're at your ideal weight? Use this handy calculator that can tell you if you're in a healthy weight range, or where you should aim to be.

Because obesity can lead to an increased risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, treating obesity places additional demand on the health care system. In fact, obesity cost the health care system $117 billion in 2000.

Want nutritional information on your favorite meals - including fast food?
Do you know how many calories your favorite activities help you burn?
Confused about complex and simple carbohydrates?
Want to find out your body fat percentage?
Guidelines for preventing chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer include eating more fruits and vegetables.

¹North American Association for the Study of Obesity, NAASO Responds to Recent Harris Poll on Obesity, March 6, 2002.