Week Four, the halfway point of the challenge, is upon us! Teams have been working hard, so be sure to keep it up as the finish line will be here before we know it. Continue tracking your physical activity on your Week Four tracking sheet and turn them into the Hospitality Desk, Human Resources, or the Caul Fitness Center by 5 p.m. next Tuesday, April, 28. Congratulations to Rae Stamey for being the prize winner of the Week Two healthy eating challenge. Rae won a $25 gift certificate to the Eastside/Westside Market.

Next week’s events include the Group Walks and a Nutrition Seminar over “Increasing Fruits & Vegetables in your Diet.” The Group Walks will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 27, and Wednesday, April 29.  and we will meet at the Village Entrance to start. The Nutrition Seminar, “Increasing Fruits & Vegetables in your Diet” will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in the KSU Classroom. Quiz Questions will be posted in the Game Room Monday, April 27. Please place completed slips in the drop box located at the Hospitality Desk by Friday, April 24.

Last  Week’s Quiz Answers:

1.) How much sleep does a 65 (+) year old person need per night?

Answer is seven to eight hours. According to the National Sleep Foundation, each person’s needs vary, but the general recommendation is for seven to eight hours of sleep for individuals 65(+). Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health and safety. When we don't get adequate sleep, we accumulate a sleep debt that can be difficult to "pay back" if it becomes too big. The resulting sleep deprivation has been linked to health problems such as obesity and high blood pressure, negative mood and behavior, decreased productivity, and safety issues in the home, on the job, and on the road.

2.) Skipping breakfast is a recommended way to lose weight?

Answer is false. When looking strictly at weight loss, studies have been mixed on the effects of eating or skipping breakfast. However, if you dig a little deeper and look at health and weight loss, skipping breakfast can have several negative effects. A study of 27,000 men found that those who skipped a morning meal were 27% more likely to develop heart disease. Another study of 30,000 participants found that not eating breakfast lead to a 21% increase in type 2 diabetes. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published an article stating that people who ate breakfast were more physically active in the morning hours, than those who do not. Scientists at the University of Milan (Italy) found that eating breakfast might enhance memory, attention, the speed of processing information, reasoning, creativity, learning, and verbal abilities in both adults and children.