FitStop Health Fair and Screening

Spring semester 2008 dates:
Wednesday March 5th and April 9th from 10:00am - 2:00 pm

Downstairs in 34 Brady Commons at the Wellness Resource Center

Cholesterol test, $5.00

• a high total cholesterol level is considered a risk factor for heart disease
• this test provides total cholesterol and does not include a breakdown of HDLs, LDLs, or other lipid levels
• requires a finger stick with immediate results provided
• it is recommended to fast ~2 hours prior to test

Hemoglobin test, $3.00

• this test may be used to screen for possible iron deficiency anemia
• requires a non-fasting finger stick with immediate results provided

Blood glucose test, $2.00

• this test may be used to screen for diabetes mellitus
• requires a finger stick with immediate results provided;
• it is recommended to fast ~2 hours prior to test

Blood pressure checks, FREE

• this test may be used to screen for hypertension, a risk factor for heart disease

TONS of FREE information on health topics such as:

• Nutrition, Fitness, Sexual Health, Alcohol, Drugs, Dieting, Body Image, Smoking and much more! Registered dietitians are available for questions and appointments.

*We accept cash/check
*No appointment is necessary however keep in mind it is typically busier on the hour between class times.
*Please note these tests are not in anyway intended to diagnosis a disease or condition, but are used to screen for abnormal blood and blood pressure levels.
*The FitStop is advertised for students, faculty and staff of the university; however if you have a spouse who would like to come, feel free to bring them!
For further questions please email Julie Tobias at tobiasja@missouri.edu, or call 882-1752.