OurMission
Our mission is to become one of the healthiest Tribes by the end of 2026. We aim to achieve this by providing quality, culturally competent health education services for community members and encouraging healthy lifestyles that honor mind, body and spirit.
SimpleLifestyle Changes
Maintaining your health and preventing serious health problems can be found in simple life changes. The following can help you in staying healthy:
Food for Life
Eating more vegetables and proteins and eating less sugar, sodium, and saturated fats can help you live longer and lower your risk for health problems.
Fit for Life
Regular physical activity can provide immediate boosts to your physical and mental well-being as well as many long-term benefits for your health.
Health for Life
Have specific meal times, meal prep, a consistent sleep schedule, and drink plenty of water to curb cravings and reduce overeating and fatigue.
By TheNumbers
0
in 5
adults in the U.S. have obesity.
Source: cdc.gov
0
%
of Native American adults had obesity in 2024.
Source: minorityhealth.hhs.gov
0
%
of Native American high school students had obesity in 2023.
Source: minorityhealth.hhs.gov
0
%
of Americans aged 2 and older consume more than 15% of their daily calories from added sugar every day.
Source: cdc.gov
>1 in
0
of Americans ate the daily recommended amount of fruit or vegetables in 2018.
Source: cdc.gov
0
+ mg
of sodium is consumed daily by Americans on average – that's over 1,100 mg above the federal recommendation.
Source: cdc.gov
0
%
of adults in the U.S. met the recommended amount of physical activity in 2024.
Source: cdc.gov
0
%
of youth in the U.S. met the recommended amount of physical activity in 2024.
Source: cdc.gov
1 in
0
premature deaths in the U.S. are linked to inactivity.
Source: cdc.gov
0
minutes
of additional moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day could prevent 110,000 deaths of U.S. adults every year.
Source: cdc.gov
0
%
of adults in Wisconsin in 2023 were unable to participate in their usual activities due to their health conditions.
Source: cdc.gov
0
%
of Native American adults in 2024 had difficulty participating in social activities due to their health conditions.
Source: cdc.gov
FAQ
What else can I do to stay healthy?
While nutrition and physical activity play major roles in our health, they are not the only factors that affect our well-being. Other factors include:
- Getting enough sleep
Regular sleep is necessary in helping you with your eating habits and physical activity. It can also help you feel and do better as well as lower your risk for serious health conditions. - Drinking enough water
Water is critical in keeping your body functioning properly, and not drinking enough water can wreak havoc on your body. - Coping with stress in healthy ways
While stress is the body’s natural response to new or challenging situations, long-term stress can negatively impact your health and lead to unhealthy and even dangerous coping mechanisms. Learning healthy ways to manage stress can improve your emotional well-being and overall health. - Developing and maintaining strong social connections
Social connections can help maintain or improve physical and mental health, especially when dealing with chronic health conditions, mental illnesses, or substance use disorder.
What is LCO doing to help encourage healthy eating and physical activity?
The LCO Health Center offers medical services, resources, and events to help Tribal members improve and maintain their health and well-being.
LCO is also looking to start a weekly walking event where community members gather to walk together and support each other in improving their health. Check back later for more information.