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Creating a Culture of Health. Steven Aldana, Ph.D. CEO WellSteps. How Did This Happen?. Two Sides of the River Battle. Follow the Money. Capitalism Employment Politicians Tradition Greed. 50 Year Diabetes Prevalence in the U.S.
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Creating a Culture of Health Steven Aldana, Ph.D. CEO WellSteps
Two Sides of the River Battle Follow the Money • Capitalism • Employment • Politicians • Tradition • Greed
50 Year Diabetes Prevalence in the U.S. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhis/earlyrelease/earlyrelease201206_14.pdf
Percent Overweight England Canada USA Austria France Korea Milwaukee Health Report 2011 , WHO
Percent Overweight England Canada USA Austria France Korea Milwaukee Health Report 2011 , WHO
Two Sides of the River Battle Follow the Money • Capitalism • Jobs • Politicians • Tradition • Greed
Ingredients Nonfat Yogurt (Cultured Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, Live and Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus and L. Casei), Evaporated Cane Juice, Pomegranate Seeds, Pomegranate Juice Concentrate, Pectin, Natural Flavor, Locust Bean Gum, Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (For Color).
Health Claims • Low fat • Lowers cholesterol • Part of a healthy diet • Fat free • Improves digestion • Uranium free
The Problem is: • Food manufacturers: Salt, Sugar, Fat • US Government • Pharmaceutical companies • Current health (disease) care system • Technology, labor saving devices • Greed
What is the Solution? Communities Health Care Providers Governments Schools Individuals Businesses Worksites
What is the Solution? Communities Health Care Providers Governments Schools Individuals Businesses Worksites
Employee-related expenses Unhealthybehaviors Healthrisks Chronicdisease
Effective Wellness Programs Policy X = Skills Motivation Awareness Reach Impact