Are you always "on the go" and find yourself snacking from the vending machine?
Do you struggle with finding the time and energy to prepare a healthy meal?
Let us teach you how to make healthy choices when it comes to meal preparation and snacking. Learn how to use the Food Guide Pyramid, what serving size really is and how to make the right choice while eating out. We will assist and support you by looking at your diet using weekly food diaries and making suggestions for healthier alternatives.
Our wellness staff team is dedicated to helping you achieve a healthier lifestyle. Nutrition consultations are available by appointment, free of charge for YMCA members.
Nutrition 101
A nutrition education and weight management program, designed to give basic education to individuals that are interested in maintaining their ideal body weight and for those individuals that would like information to assist them in losing less than twenty pounds.
Individuals will be able to:
Evaluate fad and fraudulent weight loss programs
- Verbalize and understand the Food Guide Pyramid
Calculate their individual daily caloric, protein, fat and carbohydrate needs
- Choose healthier food selections at restaurants
For more information contact:
| Dianna Burhans |
| CMC Health Center Nurse |
| (704) 716-6467 |
| dianna.burhans@ymcacharlotte.org |