Lunch and Learn: Healthy Okaloosa Worksites

Did you know that 65% of adults in Okaloosa County are not at a healthy weight?

Did you know that 22% of adults in Okaloosa County smoke?

Do you want to have happier, healthier, more productive employees?

The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County will be hosting a Lunch and Learn about Healthy Okaloosa Worksites on Monday, June 11 at 11:30 located at the FWB Chamber. Healthy Okaloosa is a local initiative that uses the 5210 messages to reinforce the importance of healthy eating and active living.

-Eat five or more fruits and vegetables every day.

-Encourage and support breastfeeding.

-Limit recreational screen time to two hours or less each day.

-Be physically active at least one hour every day.

-Cut back on sugar-sweetened beverages.

-Eliminate the use of and exposure to tobacco and nicotine products and promote a tobacco free environment.

The Healthy Okaloosa initiative offers FREE programs for worksites. Here are a few of the amazing things our partners have accomplished:

-Synovus Bank implemented a policy supporting healthy foods and beverages during the workday

-Gulf Power formed a Wellness Committee to guide and improve employee health

-The City of Fort Walton Beach developed a breastfeeding policy supporting breastfeeding mothers by allowing time to express milk during the work day. They also hosted a Biggest Loser competition among staff.

For more information contact Taela Cintron at 850-344-0671 or HealthyOkaloosa5210@flhealth.gov