Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 1, 2010
September 1, 2010, 6:00pm
Location
Provena Mercy Medical Center, 1325 North Highland Ave. Aurora. General hospital, lower level (McAuley/Buckley) rooms
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Contact Information
Mia Handell, 630-859-2222 ext 2945.
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Description
Create Your Weight by Sodexo is a 12-week Adult Weight Management program developed by Registered dieticians and based on guidelines from the American Dietetic Association (ADA). This program provides participants with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully manage their weight forever simply by making better choices.
It encompasses nutrition education, physical activity and the role of behavioral therapy in weight reduction and weight management. Nutrition education focuses on basic nutrition components, calorie composition, food portions, supplements, food preparation, dining out, food labels and shopping tips. The physical activity module addresses the role of exercise and physical activity in weight reduction and weight management. Lastly, the behavior modification module focuses on personal awareness, behavior chains and our relationship to food.
Please join us for a FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSION on Wednesday September 1, 2010 at 6:00pm. For further information, please contact Mia Handell at Mia.Handell@provena.org or 630-859-2222 ext 2945.
Following completion of the 12-week weight loss program, participants continue towards their weight management goals in our Create Your Weight Phase Two program. In this program, monthly sessions continue to address the hot topics in nutrition, exercise and behavior modification.