Many people nowadays are eager to trim their waistlines, tackle diabetes, or improve their health in other ways. This series presents an engaging and effective way to help them reach their goals. It is based on scientific studies and favors vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains, all parts of a vegan or plant-based dietary pattern that can help prevent diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “Appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.”
Each one-hour class features a DVD presentation, a discussion, and activities focused on adopting a healthful, plant-based diet. The first class can be a stand-alone program and provides an excellent overview and introduction for a site that wants only a single class. Class attendees will discover that the guiding principle for weight loss and good health is not restricting the amount of food they eat, but rather choosing the right foods – fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Participants will receive a Nutrition Essentials literature kit.
The Nutrition Essentials series can be held in facilities where cooking is not possible or allowed as the classes do not include live cooking demonstrations.
FEATURED CLASS TOPICS
Kickstart Your Health: Weight Control and Diabetes Prevention
Let’s Go (Begin Kickstart, Label Reading)
Getting in Gear
Weight Control
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