IPFW /Parkview Health and Well ness Clinic
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September 2008
Inside This Issue
Cholesterol
Information
2 Recipe of the Month
2 Upcoming Events
2 Make September
STEPtember
September
America on the Move
Month
Fruit and Veggie Month
National Cholesterol
Education /\'v\.'Oroness
Month
September 11: Day of
remembrance
September 17: Backpack
Awareness Day
September 24: America
on the Move Day
September 27: Family
Health and Fitness Day
Quick Tips from
America on the Move
• Add 500 steps per
week to gradually
add more fitness into
your day!
• Park further away!
• Walk to relay a
message instead of
sending a text,
instant message or
email!
www.purdue.edu/healthvpurdue
LDL, HDL. .. what does it all mean!?!
Understanding what your cholesterol levels are very important to your overall health.
Adults should have a baseline cholesterol screening by the time they are age 20.
However, figuring out all of your values can be somewhat confusing. Below is a
basic explanation of cholesterol screening terminology.
• Cholesterol. The body uses cholesterol to help build cells and produce hormones. Too much
cholesterol in the blood can build up along the inside of the artery walls, forming what is
known as plaque. Large amounts of plaque increase your chances of having a heart attack or
stroke.
• HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol helps remove fat from the body by binding with it
in the bloodstream and carrying it back to the liver for disposal. It is sometimes called "good"
cholesterol. A high level of HDL cholesterol may lower your chances of developing heart
disease or stroke.
• LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol carries mostly fat and only a small amount of
protein from the liver to other parts of the body. It is sometimes called "bad cholesterol." A
high LDL cholesterol level may increase your chances of developing heart disease.
• VLDL: (v~::ry low-density lipupfuieiu) cholesleroi coulains very little protein. The main
purpose ofVLDL is to distribute the triglyceride produced by your liver. A high VLDL
cholesterol level can cause the buildup of cholesterol in your arteries and increases your risk of
heart disease and stroke.
• Triglycerides are a type of fat the body uses to store energy. Only small amounts are found
in the blood. Having a high triglyceride level along with high LDL cholesterol may increase
your chances of having heart disease more than having only a high LDL cholesterol level.
www.webmd.com
IPFW will host four screening dates this fall for the IPFW community to
participate in. Included in the screening are cholesterol testing, blood pressure,
height and weight screenings.
Screenings are FREE for IPFW employees, retirees and spouses. Thanks to
IPFW Student Government Association, the first 100 students can also receive a
free cholesterol screening.
Schedule a cholesterol screening for one of the
following dates at www.ipfw.edu/health
Wednesday September 1 0 7-10am Walb Union G21
Tuesday September 23 7-10am Walb Union G21
Wednesday October 15 7-10 am Walb Union 114/116
Tuesday October 21 7-10am Walb Union 222/224
Wellness NewsleHer
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Upcoming Events
September Health Awareness
WorkshopsO
HEART WALK.
Renew Your Membership!
Sport Center Hours:
September 11
Cooking Demonstration
Nutritious College
"Healthified" Taco Salad Cooking ... Easy Mac, One Pan
Heart and Stroke Walk at IPFW
Saturday, September 13
Hilliard Gates Sports Center.
M-Th: 5:30am- ! O:OOpm
Friday: 5:30am- 8:00pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: Noon - 8pm
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients
1 lb extra lean (at least 90%)
ground beef
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
(cayenne)
12 cups torn romaine or iceberg
lettuce
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans,
drained , rinsed
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
(1 1/2 cups)
3 medium green onions, sliced
(3 tablespoons)
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat
sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
3/4 cup salsa (any variety)
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
3 oz tortilla chips
1. In 1 0-inch nonstick skillet,
cook beef over medium-high
heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring
frequently, until thoroughly
cooked; drain. Stir in water,
chili powder, cumin and
ground red pepper; reduce
heat to medium-low. Cook
about 5 minutes or until most
of liquid has evaporated .
2. Divide lettuce among 6 salad
plates; top each with meat
mixture and remaining
ingredients except chips.
Arrange chips around salad.
Serve immediately.
I se rving 380 calories, 12 g fa t. 42 g
carbohydrate and 27 g protein
Eat Better America
www.eatbetteramerica.com
Meals and More!
WU 114/ 11 6. 12- 1 pm
September 24
Positive Parenting
CM 1 6, 5:30-6:30 PM
Health Awareness Workshops
open to all!
Healthy Purdue Eligible
Employees: Earn a red Healthy
Purdue Apple
Join a team!!!
Find link to register at
www. ipfw .edu/health
CPR Class Offerin
Adult, Infant, Child CPR, First
Aid, Oxygen and AED
Tuesday, September 2
5:30-8:00 PM, KT G46
www.ipfw.edu/health for more
information
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Registered Students are free
with ID
Employee membersh ips
available ($25 annual fee)
Monday, September 8
4:45-6:45 PM
FREE! Fitness Assessments
Gates Sports Center
Blood pressure, Height, w eight.
body composition and blood
sugar available
• America on the Move is a national movement that encourages
everyone to take steps toward a healthier lifestyle. Join area
organizations as they support America MOVING! Visit
http :/ / ao m. a me ric ao nthe move. org
• IPFW: Join the 6 Week STEPtember challenge! Log the number
of steps you take each day from August 3 J -October J J. Visit
www.ipfw.edu/health for a registration form.
• YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne: All branches of the YMCA of
Greater Fort Wayne are open to the public during the week of
September 22-27. A different branch is highlighted each day
with fun activities to participate in.
JumpStart Your Health: A NEW 6 week program! Mondays 12-1 pm
KT 117. Visit for more info!
Sponsored by IPFW/Parkview Health & Wellness Clinic.
Fo r more information call 481-6647 or 481-57 48 OR visit wv.w ipfw.edu/health & www.ipfw.edu/clinic
