This month we will stress the importance of nutrition. A combination of good nutrition and regular exercise is the best way to stay healthy.

Materials for this month highlight:

• The new food pyramid and healthy eating habits
• Incentives - discounts on nutritional counseling, weight management and fitness reimbursements
• Special dietary needs
• Great American Smokeout

Review these materials to implement a program from this monthly theme.

And be sure to check out this month's Health Coach questions. These questions are related to this month's theme and were designed to provide your employees with examples of relevant questions as well as encourage them to discuss their health concerns further with a specially-trained Health Coach.*

In addition to the materials provided in the Healthy Lifestyles^SM Promotion Guide, here are some suggestions:

• How healthy is your vending machine/cafeteria? Take inventory of your company's vending machine and provide healthy options.
• Provide food journals for employees to keep track of their meals.
• Sponsor a worksite weight support group (for both weight loss and weight gain).
• Purchase a scale and put in an easily accessible but private location in the workplace.
• Don't forget the Great American Smokeout takes place each year on the third Thursday in November.

* For use by fully insured customers and self-insured customers that have purchased our Connections Health Management Programs.

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