AOHC Encore 2024-307 Part 2 Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine: Important Connections for Workplace Health

307 Part 2 Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine: Important Connections for Workplace Health

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Video Summary

In summary, the panel discussion focused on the integration of culinary medicine and lifestyle medicine into occupational health practices. Dr. Nathan Jones, an Air Force physician, filled in for Dr. Pam Heimel to lead the discussion. The panelists shared their experiences and initiatives in promoting healthier lifestyles, including the importance of peer support, group visits, and practical approaches to making healthy choices the easy choice. They emphasized the need to consider cultural, economic, and personal factors when promoting healthy behaviors. Topics such as food deserts, smoking cessation, and using technology to track food choices were also discussed. The importance of addressing weight as part of lifestyle changes was highlighted, with an emphasis on the holistic approach to health and wellness. Lastly, resources such as videos, handouts, and online courses were recommended to provide patients with additional support in making healthy lifestyle changes.

Keywords

culinary medicine

lifestyle medicine

occupational health practices

peer support

group visits

healthy choices

cultural factors

economic factors

food deserts

smoking cessation