The UNMC Wellness Council, using the Wellstream Health Risk Assessment (HRA), has identified three goals to increase physical wellness in the UNMC community.
The goals, with action items listed below, are:
- To increase the number of those who report consuming five or more servings a day of high-fiber foods from 15 percent to 20 percent;
- To increase the number of those who report consuming five or more servings a day of fruits and vegetables from 19 percent to 24 percent; and
- To increase the number of those who report that they get an adequate amount of exercise from 25 percent to 28 percent.
Today, we’ll explore the importance of fiber. Did you know the average American gets only half of the recommended amount of fiber each day? Fiber is an important but often overlooked nutrient — it promotes digestive health and also can help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease. Watch this video to learn practical ways you can add fiber to your diet!