Sign up by Friday for B.A.L.A.N.C.E.

Monday, August 5, 2013

 Do you have risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome?

BALANCE (BUILDING A LIFESTYLE ON ACTIVITY, NUTRITION, CONFIDENCE AND ENERGY) is designed for OSU faculty and staff with risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome. The program is highly individualized to help develop and maintain healthy lifestyles and achieve optimal levels of health and fitness through nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle modification.

 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, AT 5 p.m.

 Apply online at http://wellness.okstate.edu/services/balance

 METABOLIC SYNDROME RISK FACTORS:

Elevated Waist Circumference: men ≥ 40 inches, women ≥ 35 inches

Elevated Triglycerides: ≥150 mg/dl or receiving treatment

Reduced HDL-C: men ≤ 40 mg/dl, women ≤ 50 mg/dl or receiving treatment

Elevated Blood Pressure: ≥130 mm Hg systolic blood pressure, ≥ 85 mm Hg diastolic blood pressure or receiving treatment

Elevated Fasting Glucose: ≥100 mg/dl or receiving treatment

 

For more information, contact Tabi Deal at 405-744-2354 or tabi.deal@okstate.edu