Eat Healthy . Be Active
​Community Workshops

Be Eat Healthy, Be Active community workshops were developed based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. ​Each provides science-based advice to promote health and reduce obesity and risk for major chronic diseases. Together, these two important publications provide guidance on the importance of being physically active and selecting nutritious foods for living a long and healthy life.

Ardent Solutions is pleased to offer this curriculum as a six-week, 1-hour series or as independent workshops based on our audiences' needs and availability.

Eat Healthy, Be Active is an excellent education series for:

• Work Sites
• Colleges and Universities
• Faith-Based Groups
• Libraries and Senior Centers 

Check back frequently for our community-based workshop schedule. 
Registration fees may apply.

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Workshop Topics

Workshop 1: Enjoy Healthy Food That Tastes Great 
Participants will learn:

• about small changes you can make to choose healthier fats, less salt, and less added sugars 
• about food substitutions and using spices, herbs, and salt-free seasonings that will give you new ways to eat healthfully
• ideas for recipe modifications and cooking techniques to reduce calories, solid fats (saturated and trans fat), sodium, or added sugars

Workshop 2: Quick, Healthy Meals and Snacks
Participants will learn:

• tips for preparing meals quickly and how to stock your pantry
• how to make healthy selections when eating out
• how to use a slow cooker to prepare easy, healthy meals

Workshop 3: Eating Healthy on a Budget 
Participants will learn:

• the three steps for healthy eating on a budget—planning, purchasing, and preparing
• how to plan meals and snacks ahead of time

Workshop 4: Tips for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off
​Participants will learn:

• how to determine your body mass index (BMI)
• about the amount of calories you need each day
• tips for losing weight and keeping it off 

Workshop 5: Making Healthy Eating Part of Your Total Lifestyle
Participants will learn:

• the concepts of a healthy lifestyle
•  about foods that should be eaten regularly and those that should be eaten only occasionally
• how to read and understand the Nutrition Facts Label

Workshop 6: Physical Activity Is Key to Living Well  ​
Participants will learn:

• the benefits of physical activity and the specific recommendations for aerobic and strengthening activities
  
• how to do strength-training activities
  
• how to develop and maintain a successful plan for physical activivity
  

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For further information about Eat Health, Be Active, or to schedule a workshop, please contact Erin Gorham at 585-593-5223, ext. 15