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N!• <br /> 40•may^ ��il'i <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII <br /> ' �>E oF'N..M_. <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 552 16 <br /> A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NECESSARY INITIATIVES FOR THE COUNTY <br /> OF HAWAII TO ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION AS A BLUE ZONES COMMUNITY. <br /> WHEREAS, improving the overall well-being of citizens in the County of Hawai`i will <br /> improve productivity, lower healthcare costs, and improve the economy; and <br /> WHEREAS, based on the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, attached hereto as <br /> "Exhibit A,"the County of Hawai`i reports a lower overall well-being score as compared to the <br /> other islands and the State as a whole; and <br /> WHEREAS, studies have shown that 80 percent of a person's lifespan is determined by <br /> lifestyle choices and environmental factors, while only 20 percent is genetic; and <br /> WHEREAS, there are five geographic areas (Loma Linda, California; Nicoya, Costa <br /> Rica; Sardinia, autonomous region of Italy; Icaria, Greece; and Okinawa, Japan) around the <br /> world where people live longer and "better," and these places share the following nine <br /> commonalities that contribute to their longevity and well-being: <br /> 1. Move Naturally—incorporating natural movement, such as walking, biking, or <br /> gardening into your daily life; <br /> 2. Know Your Purpose—knowing and being able to articulate your reason for getting up <br /> in the morning; <br /> 3. Downshift—knowing how and when to relax, and having techniques to shed the daily <br /> stress of life; <br /> 4. 80 Percent Rule—controlling calorie intake by eating mindfully, until you are 80 <br /> percent full; <br /> 5. Plant Slant—eating mostly a plant-based diet with smaller quantities of meat and <br /> processed foods; <br /> 6. Wine at Five— getting together with friends or family at the end of the day to enjoy a <br /> glass of wine or healthy beverage; <br /> 7. Right Tribe—having strong social networks to support you through life; <br /> 8. Belong—connecting or reconnecting with your faith or spirituality; and <br /> 9. Family First—prioritizing time with your family and loved ones; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Blue Zones Project by Healthways, brought to the State of Hawai`i by <br /> the Hawai`i Medical Service Association (HMSA), is a community well-being improvement <br /> program which delivers proven tools and resources to transform communities into healthier <br /> places to live, work, and play; and <br />