how to make a tradeshow a healthy experience


What We’ll Discuss Today

Realize how face-to-face interactions impact the well-being of your stakeholders.

Digest ways to use food to energize and create a sense of inclusivity.

Learn how to incorporate and encourage wellness practices into your show.


Exercise EnvironmentNutrition

Healthy Tradeshows


Top 4 Standard Healthy F&B Inclusions

Water & low calorie drinks

Healthy snacks of nuts, fruits, vegetables

Fish, chicken or lean meats

Gluten-free

25 50 75 100

50%

47%

42%

36%

32%

36%

38%

35%

10%

8%

12%

19%

• Standard

• Preferred

• Great Practice, but not usually included

• Insignificant

• Don't Know

Incentive Research Foundation, 2017 Spanning the Wellness Divide: From Interest to Action in Meeting and Incentive Travel Wellness


Top 5 Health & Wellness Inclusions

Smoke-free Venue

Free Access Fitness Access

Frequent breaks to Encourage moving

Casual dress to encourage activity

Venues w/in Walking distance of Hotel

25 50 75 100

64%

38%

37%

36%

26%

42%

39%

40%

3%

12%

15%

13%

• Standard

• Preferred

• Great Practice, but not usually included

• Insignificant

• Don't Know

Incentive Research Foundation, 2017 Spanning the Wellness Divide: From Interest to Action in Meeting and Incentive Travel Wellness

21% 54% 15%


THE RATIONALE• Physical & social environments • 50% waking hours at work • Fats, sugars & sodium • Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains • Sitting & physical activity • Concentration, productivity, & energy levels

Center for Science in the Public Interest


• Cultivates a culture of health • Helps participants to eat well, be active • Protects the environment • Sends message participants are important • Supports health of participants • “Walk-the-walk”Center for

Science in the Public

Interest

THE RATIONALE

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6 out of 10 deaths worldwide

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CHRONIC DISEASES

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• Heart disease • Cancer

• Chronic Respiratory Diseases • Asthma • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • Lung cancer • Cystic fibrosis • Sleep apnea

• Stroke • Diabetes

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Leading Causes of Death

Heart & Circulatory Disorders

CancerRespiratory Disorders

2017 NHS UK Statistic ℅ lifestyleprescription.com

War

Nervous System Disorders

Pregnancy & birthMedical ComplicationsMurderUndetermined EventsMental Health DisordersTransport AccidentsSuicideMusculoskeletal Disorders

Diabetes

Non-transport Accidents

Infections

Kidney Disorders

Digestive Disorders

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Nutrition


• Added Sugar • High Salt • High Fat • Excess Calories

• Addictive • Heart Disease • Diabetes

Nutrition • Smaller portion sizes • Fruits & vegetables at EVERY meal • Whole grains and legumes • Healthier condiments & dressings • Lower-sodium options • Lean proteins • Vegetarian/vegan options • Non-alcoholic Options



Fruit as Dessert


Hummus


• Instead of ranch dip • Vegetables • Beans • Vegan/vegetarian • Lower fat/calories • High fiber


Alternative Pastas



Vegetarian & Vegan

Year of the


Smaller

PLATES BOWLS SERVING SIZES

Mocktails• Non-alcoholic cocktails • Local ingredients • Fun, fizzy, refreshing • Shrubs, vinegars, herbs • Muddling



Vegan

Vegetarian

Raw

Paleo

Flexitarian

Personal Preferences

Food Allergies

Medical Conditions

Celiac Disease/Gluten-Free

Diabetes

Religious Practices

Understand Custom Eaters

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MILK

EGG

SOY

TREE NUTS

FISH

PEANUTS

WHEAT

CRUSTACEANS

Mollusks

Sulfites

Celery

Sesame

Mustard

Lupin

Cerealsw/ Gluten

Tomato

Buckwheat

Peaches

Pork

Bee Pollen

Royal Jelly

FOOD ALLERGENS AROUND THE WORD


Celiac Disease

Barley

Wheat

Rye

Genetic autoimmune disease

300 symptoms

Malabsorption

Avoid GLUTEN

No cure

Oatmeal?

GLUTEN


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important part of my

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religionlive my life.”and the

way I

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STOCK EPINEPHRINE• Acute Anaphylaxis • Epi-Pen • Avi-Q • Red Cross Training • Public Places

Physical Activity

• OK to Move • Integrate exercise equipment • Allow for comfortable clothes/shoes • Periodically break up sitting time • Physical activity before, during, and

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Physical Activity• Adapted activities for physically disabled • Short physical activity break(s). • Walkable destinations w/ maps • Free Fitness facilities • Exercise stations in meeting space • Walk & Talk sessions


Mindfullness• Cultivates awareness and clarity to respond • Feel centered, grounded, relaxed & confident • Reduces stress • Better Leaders & Listeners • Relationship Skills • Improve Focus


Wellness Lounges


Get Attendees Moving

• Silent Disco • 5K Run/Walks • Check Your Shoes • City Tours/Walk Route • Animal Petting


Room Designs• Standing • Sitting • Couches • Balance Balls • Exercise Equipment • Play


• World Obesity Federation

• Venues committed to helping people live healthier lives

• Bronze, Silver & Gold Award

• Healthy eating & physical activity

• Supports healthy choices

www.WorldObesity.org

Help minimize the negative health

impacts of attending conferences

http://www.worldobesity.org


33% Globally

40% United States

$21.6 Billion

Waste

Tracy Stuckrath CSEP, CMM, CFPM

@tstuckrath

www.thrivemeetings.com

[email protected]

(404) 242-0530

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