The Keeping Well Van will visit the football club on Saturday 15th November.
The health checks on offer include BMI, waist circumference, body composition, blood pressure and blood glucose checks. Body composition is measured in terms of body weight, muscle mass, body fat percentage, visceral fat reading, basal metabolic rate and body water percentage all of which are carried out by a health promotion officer.
Each individual will be given an information pack with physical activity and nutritional information and set individual goals. The nurse will talk more specifically about self-examination and general cancer awareness and carry out the blood pressure and blood sugar checks.
Appointments are available from 9:30am – 4:30pm and each individual appointment lasts approximately 30mins.
There are 20 available slots for the day and a slot can be booked by contacting Cathal Forbes, tel 07762 77561 or email chairperson.ardboeodonovanrossa.tyrone@gaa.ie
