http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/ LiveFIT NH is a new NHPTV community engagement project that encourages healthy eating and physical activity in children and adults. With its partner organizations statewide, LiveFIT NH demonstrates - through television segments, education and outreach activities, and online resources - how individuals, families, schools and communities can combat childhood obesity trends so all Granite Staters can live fit and well. NH Outlook segments show everyone how to start walking the path to wellness. en Copyright 2008 NHPTV, All rights reserved http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/ http://www.nhptv.org/livefitnh/images/lfnh_pagebanner.jpg http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=113 If you've ever gone into a sub shop, ordered a low fat sandwich and left with a brownie, chips and soda you're not alone. Most of us make hundreds of food decisions every day and those choices can lead to over-eating. Outlook's Phil Vaughn introduces us to the concept of Mindless Eating and talks to the scientist who wrote the book on why we eat more than we think. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 113 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=114 It seems the older we get, the younger we want to be. Doctors now say they know what keeps us young. It is exercise. It lowers the risk of disease, keeps the body strong and helps slow down the biological clock. Outlook's Phil Vaughn has the story NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 114 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=115 Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Stroke is third on the list. Those two leading health problems take the lives of 1,500 New Hampshire women every year. Outlook's Beth Carroll profiles two local women with surprising stories about heart disease and stroke. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 115 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=46 How often do you think about the impact that the media has on your health? Chances are not as often as you should be. In today's world, advertisements can be found almost anywhere... on the websites we visit, in the magazines we read, and especially in the TV we watch. So how do we teach ourselves, and our children, to pay better attention to the food we're consuming? It starts with understanding our consumption of media. Phil Vaughn takes a closer look. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 46 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=47 A recent study in New Hampshire says that a third of the state's children are overweight or obese. Getting children outside and exercising is a good way to counter that trend. But an equally important part of the process is altering children's diets to include more healthy foods, like fruit and vegetables. That's not always easy for families on a budget. Phil Vaughn introduces us to the term "food security," in this report. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 47 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=48 When we launched the LiveFit NH series in the fall of 2006, we challenged families throughout the state to change their lifestyle; it's called the LiveFit Challenge. Two of the keys to living fit are adopting a balanced diet and getting routine exercise. One family from Manchester did just that when they took the LiveFit Challenge this past year. Meet the Barkers, of Manchester. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 48 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=49 Eating healthy isn't always easy. In fact, a lot of times it can be really hard. But there are ways to continue eating the types of food that you love without having to completely alter your diet. In this Special Edition of NH Outlook, Registered Dietitian Eileen Behan, invites us to attend a dinner party at her house in Rye. As Eileen shows her house guests, there are many easy ways to make everything from your appetizers to dessert a lot more healthy. And you might be surprised at some of the things you can get away with eating. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 49 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=34 Many experts are saying your best bet for losing weight and keeping it off is not to diet at all. It's to change your entire relationship with food. Outlook's Phil Vaughn has the story in this month's LiveFIT NH report. Also in this segment, registered dietitian and author Eileen Behan shows us some simple steps to begin building a better relationship with food. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 34 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=33 The incidence of Type 2 Diabetes cases is on the rise. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) an estimated 50% of children with this dangerous chronic disease are going undiagnosed. Obesity and lifestyle choices are a contributing factor of the disease, but enacting healthy changes can make a difference. In this LiveFIT NH report, Producer Phil Vaughn shows us how a mother and daughter are coping with the diagnosis. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 33 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=31 Heart disease is the number one killer in New Hampshire, claiming nearly four thousand lives a year. It's not just an old person's disease. It can strike at any age in every community at every income level. Just ask the Berlin teenager whose heart stopped beating on his high school football field. Outlook's Phil Vaughn takes us to the NH Heart Association annual Heart Ball and where we meet many people from around the state who have first hand knowledge of heart disease. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 25 Feb 2007 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 31 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=32 In the 1940's, two brothers from Manchester introduced a new culinary concept to America: fast food. Opening the first McDonald's restaurant in California created a ripple effect across the country. Eating on the run is now as much a part of American culture as, well, apple pie. Critics of fast food say it's helped create a generation of obese children. That criticism seems to have sparked change within the industry as fast-food restaurants offer more healthy options. The key is knowing what to order. We offer some help in this LiveFIT New Hampshire report from Portsmouth author and registered dietitian, Eileen Behan NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 32 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=30 There is a lot of nutritional information on food labels, but only if you know what to look for. Dietitian Eileen Behan guides us through the food label maze. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 30 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=29 In this LiveFIT NH segment, Outlook producer Phil Vaughn introduces us to the Desmarais family of Epping. When six year old Matt was diagnosed with liver problems due to obesity, his mom made dietary changes for the whole family. Now, with help from a UNH Cooperative Extension nutritionist, the overall health of the entire family has improved. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 29 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=28 Outlook's Phil Vaughn looks at New Hampshire school guidelines for keeping kids fit. While there is a requirement that schools provide a physical education component, there is no requirement for physical activity. Activity, experts say is what young people need to learn better. In this program, we'll meet one group of teachers learning to new ways to incorporate activity and fun in their physical education classes. They even do a little clowning around with the the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey CircusFit program. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 28 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=27 Surprisingly, school lunches are often a lot healthier than what kids bring from home. Many students bring soda, candy and other snack foods. But even if you pack healthy foods in that brown bag, it doesn't mean children will eat it. So, how do you make healthy lunches that are envied by other kids and eaten by yours? Portsmouth author and registered dietitian, Eileen Behan enlists the help of Madison Morris and her mother Andrea to show us all some practical tips on packing health snacks. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 27 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=26 According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20% of school-aged Americans are overweight or obese. That number is almost four times what it was in the 1970's. In NH we don't keep close track of numbers but there are plenty of observations. We're seeing more children with Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and fatty liver. These diseases were rare to see in a child 20 years ago. Phil Vaughn shows us how many of NH's schools are now searching for ways to help change that. NH Outlook LiveFIT NH Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 26 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/live_fit_nh/index.asp?seg_id=