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HEALTHY YOU Your journey to wellness starts here Fit for the future Helping kids embrace a lifetime of healthy choices A special report on childhood obesity

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“Healthy You” magazine is published as an educational resource for UMR members and to provide information about tools and resources available from UMR as a part of our member online services. Available features and benefits are dependent on the products and features included in the plan design. Not all members will have access to all features shown. Copyright ©2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc. Reproduction in whole or part is not permitted without permission in writing from UMR.

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HEALTHY YOU Your journey to wellness starts here

Fit for the future Helping kids embrace a

lifetime of healthy choices

A special report on childhood obesity

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Fit for the future A special report on childhood obesity

Online tools Take advantage of our online services for members!

Getting care What you need to know and where to go

Chronic condition resources Manage your condition

En Español Resources for Spanish speakers

Fun for kids Resources for kids

Contents What’s inside

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About this magazine

“Healthy You” magazine is published as an

educational resource for UMR members and

to provide information about tools and

resources available from UMR as a part of our

member online services.

Available features and benefits are dependent

on the products and features included in the

plan design.

Not all members will have access to all

features shown.

Copyright ©2015 United HealthCare Services,

Inc. Reproduction in whole or part is not

permitted without permission in writing from

UMR.

All information and links were accurate and

functional at the time of publication. However,

because this electronic publication contains

links to third-party sites, information can

change and become unavailable.

While using this electronic publication you

may click on a link to other websites. We

provide links to other websites that may

contain information that may be useful or

interesting to you. We do not endorse, and

are not responsible for, the content and

accuracy of linked websites operated by third

parties or for any of your dealings with such

third parties. You are solely responsible for

your dealings with such third parties and we

encourage you to read the terms of use and

privacy policies on such third-party websites.

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Fit for the future Helping kids embrace a lifetime of healthy choices

At UMR, we’re committed to supporting you and your

family on your journey to wellness. And, we’re

especially concerned about children.

Childhood obesity in the United States has reached

record levels, and it’s important that we all take steps to

help ensure that children have the nutrition they need to

grow, learn and thrive.

We’ve created this special edition of Healthy You to

share what we’re learning about childhood obesity and

what we can all do to help nurture a generation of

healthy kids. Please join us in making a difference in the

lives of all our children.

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Just the facts Did you know?

1 in 3 Children are overweight

or obese

Facts about childhood obesity One-third of all children and adolescents in

the United states are overweight.

Children that are overweight or obese are 70

percent more likely to become overweight adults.

And, the long-term effects of childhood obesity are

particularly concerning. Kids that grow into

overweight adults are more likely to develop

cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and

osteoarthritis.

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Overweight BMI at or above the 85th Percentile

Obese BMI at or above

the 95th Percentile

Limits ability to

participate in physical activity

Affects self-esteem and mental health

1 in 3 Children are overweight

or obese

Overweight or obese? Affects on children

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An alarming trend Did you know?

1980

6.9%

2008

19.6%

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Since 1980, childhood obesity rates

have risen 30%. Consumption of larger

portion sizes, high-calorie snack and

convenience foods and reduced

physical activity have all contributed to

the increase in obesity rates for

children and adolescents.

To change this trend, we want to

empower parents, community leaders

and educators with tools to help them

teach children about making healthy

choices and to engage children in

increasing their physical activity levels.

Childhood obesity rates have risen 30%

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Nutrition and learning How poor nutrition affects kids

Did you know? Proper nutrition directly affects a child’s

ability to learn. A healthy diet is

associated with improved cognitive

function and academic performance.

Among fourth-grade students, those

having the lowest amount of protein in

their diet had the lowest achievement

scores. Children who suffer from poor

nutrition during the brain's most

formative years score much lower on

tests of vocabulary, reading

comprehension, arithmetic, and

general knowledge.

essential nutrients we need every day 6

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Carbs Protein Fats Minerals Water Vitamins

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Attention span

Fatigue

Ability to focus

Irritability

Cognitive function

Nutrition and learning How poor nutrition affects kids

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Attention span

Fatigue

Ability to focus

Irritability

Cognitive function

Nutrition plays a critical role in

brain function. Even short-term

disruptions in essential

nutrients can have a direct

effect on cognitive ability.

Iron deficiency is specifically

associated with poor attention

span, and children who are

anemic tend to score poorly on

vocabulary, reading and other

tests.

Studies have found that children

who do not eat breakfast or

consume sugary breakfasts had

reduced ability to concentrate.

Children suffering from

inadequate protein intake or

who consume too many

simple carbohydrates may

lack energy.

Children who are hungry,

dehydrated or suffering from

poor nutrition may seem

irritable and restless.

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Healthy habits Start early

During early childhood, children learn most of their eating habits by example, from

their family. That’s why it’s important for family members to ensure that healthy,

nutritious foods are available at every meal.

By ensuring that your children have access to healthy and nutritious foods, you can

help to make sure that your child has the essential nutrients to ensure that they are

growing, developing and thriving. A variety of resources are available to help you

learn more about helping children to develop healthy eating habits.

Video resources

Quick and healthy after-school snacks

Healthy school lunches kids will eat

Fruits & veggies for kids: How much

is enough?

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56% Of children 8 years of age

drink soft drinks daily

Teaching kids to make healthy choices

Ages 3-7 Teach children that a

colorful plate with a

variety of fruits and

vegetables is a healthy

plate.

Ages 7-12 Teach children

about nutrition

basics, how to read

food labels, and

portion sizes.

Ages 13-19 Teach adolescents to

limit intake of excess

sodium and sugar.

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Dietary guidelines For children

Age Proteins Fruits Vegetables Grains Dairy

2-3

Calories

1,000-1,400

2-4 ounces 1-1.5

cups

1-1.5 cups 3-5

ounces

2-2.5

cups

4-8

Calories

1,200-1,800

3-5 ounces 1-1.5

cups

1.5-2.5

cups

4-6

ounces

2.5-3

cups

9-13

Calories

1,400-2,200

4-6 ounces 1.5-2

cups

1.5-3 cups 5-7

ounces

2.5-3

cups

14-18

Calories

1,800-2,400

5-6.5

ounces

1.5-2

cups

2.5-3 cups 6-8

ounces

3 cups

Dietary guidelines for girls

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Age Proteins Fruits Vegetables Grains Dairy

2-3

Calories

1,000-1,400

2-4 ounces 1-1.5

cups

1-1.5 cups 3-5

ounces

2-2.5

cups

4-8

Calories

1,200-2,000

3-5.5

ounces

1-2

cups

1.5-2.5

cups

4-6

ounces

2.5-3

cups

9-13

Calories

1,600-2,600

5-6.5

ounces

1.5-2

cups

2-3.5 cups 5-9

ounces

3 cups

14-18

Calories

2,000-3,200

5.5-7

ounces

2-2.5

cups

2.5-4 cups 6-10

ounces

3 cups

Dietary guidelines for boys

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40% Of daily caloric intake

for children ages 2-19

is from added sugars

such as cookies, candy

and soda

Childhood eating behavior Increased rates of obesity

among children can be

directly attributed to poor

eating habits and reduced

physical activity.

Making a change

The National Heart, Lung and

Blood Institute offers articles,

information and tools to help

parents and children take

control of their eating habits

so that they can be

empowered to make healthy

choices.

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Childhood eating behavior

2-3 ounces

Most kids are not eating the

recommended amount of

whole grains

2-6 cups Most kids are not

getting enough fruits

and vegetables

Did you know?

Increased rates of obesity among children

can be directly attributed to poor eating habits

and reduced physical activity.

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96%

U.S. elementary schools

offering no daily physical education

They gotta’ move!

To ensure that a child’s body is growing

and developing properly, physical activity

is key. Children need a minimum of 60

minutes of aerobic activity every day.

Children also need time for muscle and

bone strengthening activities at least

every other day.

Physical activity The importance of exercise

Average hours spent on watching TV or

using computer daily 7

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CDC, School health policy and programs study, 2006. Journal

of School Health, Volume 77,Number 8, October 2007.

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UnitedHealthcare is collaborating with

Konami and California Endowment to

bring DanceDanceRevolution (DDR)

Classroom Edition to a southern

California school. The participating

school will use the popular dance game

to track its impact on student health,

well-being and exercise habits.

UnitedHealthcare and kids

DanceDanceRevolution classroom edition

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For more information visit:

www.ddrclassroomedition.com.

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JOIN for MESM is a first-of-its-kind, whole-

family program to fight childhood obesity that

engages kids who struggle with extra weight,

along with their parents, in a series of group

sessions to achieve healthier weights through

healthier family food choices, increased

activity, and lifestyle improvement tracking.

Each session is built on the framework of

group support, learning practical strategies and

implementing change in a family’s everyday

life. JOIN for ME was developed by the

UnitedHealth Center for Health Reform and

Modernization.

In the original proof-of-concept study, JOIN for

ME partnered with the YMCA of the USA and

the YMCA of Greater Providence, R.I. The

study demonstrated that the combination of

whole-family engagement helped participants

achieve significant reductions in extra weight.

After six months, 84 percent of the 155

participants completed the full program and

achieved, on average, a 3.5-percent reduction

in extra weight. Equally promising is that

parents of participants also lost weight in the

study, opening the door for new wellness

models that engage the entire family.

UnitedHealthcare and kids

JOIN for MESM

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The program is currently available in

select markets. For more information

call: 1-877-554-3755

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Take the fit family pledge!

We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's

Activity & Nutrition), developed

by the National Institutes of Health, is a

national movement designed to

give parents, caregivers, and entire

communities a way to help children 8 to 13

years old stay at a healthy weight.

We Can! Helping children stay at a healthy weight

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Download the fit family pledge

Visit the We Can! website

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Family fitness Going social!

Involve family and friends from your community

Everyone needs regular exercise. What could be more fun than to set aside some

time every day for fitness with friends and family? Take it to the park, get outdoors,

dive in! Your relationships will benefit, and so will your health.

Does your community struggle with obesity? Do you live in a rural area or inner

city? Fitness opportunities are everywhere. Use these tools to get your whole

community on the move!

National Get Outdoors Day

Recreation.gov

OptumizeMe

Explore more

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ONLINE TOOLS Get your claim and benefit information fast

Registering for online service is as easy as 1-2-3

Be sure to have your member ID card handy.

Visit umr.com and click New user, Register here.

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete your registration.

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Click or touch the New User link to register.

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On the go? Visit umr.com on

your mobile device.

Online tools Go mobile! Visit our mobile site

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Challenge yourself and your friends

to better health! Getting healthier can

be a challenge. Let OptumizeMe

help make it fun. With OptumizeMe,

you can challenge friends, family, co-

workers and even total strangers to

contests designed to help everyone

get healthy.

Who can walk the most steps? Who

can be first to run 100 miles? Who

can eat 6 servings of vegetables a

day? You can create your own health

challenges based on your personal

interests or you can pick from our list

of existing health challenges. You

can even join others’ challenges and

then the fun really begins!

OptumizeMe is an app that is built

around the power of social

networking.

You can invite friends, family or the

entire state to be a part of your

challenge. You can motivate your

teammates or you can trash talk your

opponents. You can post your

progress to Facebook. You can

make it high stakes by rewarding the

winner with whatever prize you think

would make the challenge worth

winning. Best of all, you can make it

fun. When challenges become fun,

goals become realities. That’s what

healthy is all about.

Get the app:

OptumizeMe app

Online tools Optumize me

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Retail clinic/convenient care clinic Retail clinics, sometimes called convenient care clinics, are located

in retail stores, supermarkets and pharmacies.

Urgent care Urgent care centers, sometimes called walk-in clinics, are often open in the evenings and

on weekends.

When to go:

• Colds or flu

• Vaccinations or screenings

• Sinus infections

• Allergies

• Minor sprains, burns or rashes

• Headaches or sore throats

Wait time to expect 15 minutes or less (on average)

Cost $50-$100 (approximate cost per

service for non-employer

sponsored facilities)

When to go: • Sprains and strains • Mild asthma attacks

• Sore throats

• Minor broken bones or cuts

• Minor sprains, burns or rashes

• Minor infections or rashes

• Earaches

Wait time to expect 20-30 minutes (approximate wait

time)

Cost $150-$200 average cost (for non-

employer sponsored facilities)

Note: Costs may vary based on your plan. Costs shown represent

national averages.

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Getting care What you need to know and

where to go

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Your member ID card is your starting

point for getting the care you need.

Finding a provider

On the back of your member ID card, you’ll find

your PPO network contact number and your

pharmacy contact (if applicable).

Emergencies

IMPORTANT: If you are severely ill and/or this

is an emergency, call 911.

Not sure where to go? Where you go for medical services can make a

big difference in how much you pay and how

long you wait to see a health care provider.

Explore the following information to help you

decide the appropriate setting for your care.

You can also find a provider

near you by visiting our Web

site at www.umr.com.

Getting care What you need to know and

where to go

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Your doctor’s office Seeing your doctor is important. Your doctor knows your

medical history and any ongoing health conditions.

Emergency room Visit the ER only if you are badly hurt. If you are not seriously ill or hurt, you could

wait hours and your health plan may not cover non-emergency ER visits.

When to go:

• Preventive services and

vaccinations

• Medical problems or symptoms that

are not an immediate, serious

threat to your health or life

Wait time to expect 1 week or more (approximate wait

time for an appointment)

Cost $100-$150 average cost

When to go:

• Sudden change in vision

• Sudden weakness or trouble talking

• Large open wounds

• Difficulty breathing

• Severe head injury

• Heavy bleeding

• Spinal injuries

• Chest pain

• Major burns

• Major broken bone

Wait time to expect 3-12 hours (approximate wait time for

non-critical cases)

Cost $1200-$1500 average cost

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Getting care What you need to know and

where to go

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Need some ideas for dinner? Log in to umr.com and visit

the health center to find healthy recipes and cooking videos.

Follow us on: myUMRhealth

and UHCTV

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Diabetes

resources

Build Your Defense Against

Respiratory Infections

American Lung Association

National Heart, Lung, and Blood

Institute

Asthma and Allergy Foundation

of America

Lung health

resources

Tips for Managing Stress

Depression Self-Assessment

National Alliance on Mental Health

Mental health

resources

American Cancer Society

Cancer resources and

information

From the Department of Health

and Human Services

Colonoscopy: The Gold

Standard for Cancer Screening

Cancer

resources

American Diabetes Association

Keep on Track with Diabetes

Carbohydrate Counting for

Diabetes Management

Eating Out Can Be Fun and

Easy Even with Diabetes

What is the A1c test?

Chronic conditions Manage your condition

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By getting physical and being active for 30 minutes a day, you can reduce your risk and

help build a strong and healthy heart. Follow these steps to reduce your risk:

1. Calculate your risk

Calculate Your 10-Year Risk of Heart Attack

2. Get your life assessment with My Life Check from The American Heart

Association

Take the Assessment

3. Eat healthy and watch your weight

Heart Healthy Recipes

Heart health resources

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Chronic conditions Manage your condition

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For kids

The New "Oliver & Hope's Superhero

Saturday" Storybook is Here! Imagination takes flight when Oliver the bear, Hope the butterfly and Millie the barn

owl join their friend Charlotte the fox on a superhero adventure! Bring them home,

straight from the pages of UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation's (UHCCF)

newest storybook, “Oliver & Hope’s Superhero Saturday”. This book is the highly

anticipated follow-up to the first two award-winning books in the Oliver & Hope ™

series: "Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure," and "Oliver & Hope's Adventure

Under the Stars."

Find these books and stuffed animal characters on our website.

Proceeds support new UHCCF medical grants for kids.

From UnitedHealthcare Children’s

Foundation

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Cooking together A kid-friendly recipe for little hands

Cooking with kids Fruit and

dessert

kabobs

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