The Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) is offering a free educational course designed to assist individuals in managing healthy and affordable eating habits. The program will consist of four educational sessions, each covering a different aspect of nutrition management, including how to shop on a budget, properly read food labels and incorporate more fruits and vegetables in the diet.
Classes will be held on four consecutive Thursday evenings: 1/12/12, 1/19/12, 1/26/12 and 2/2/12. In the event of a snow storm, all classes will be pushed to the following week.
The Health District received funding from the Connecticut Department of Public Health to present this program, which is open to residents of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield who have an interest in developing healthier eating habits and learning how to spend those grocery dollars wisely.
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Debbie Brinckman, RD, CDN, will discuss healthy eating and nutrition management through the use of the USDA recommendations from the new program ChooseMyPlate. Participants will receive free materials, recipes and sample menus.
At the last class, Ms. Brinckman will host a tour of Stop and Shop Supermarket in Rocky Hill to provide information on how to read food labels and what to avoid when shopping. Participants should arrive at the store by 6:15 p.m.
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Pre-registration for this program is required. RSVP by January 9, 2012, to be part of this class. Participants must commit to all four classes. To register, residents should call the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 721-2818.
