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Programs
●Basic
Track
●Therapeutic
Massage
●Cardiac
Rehabilitation
●Healthy
PathWeighs
●Exercise
Classes
●Nutrition
Counseling & Diabetes Education
Yvonne Smith
Health
Tracks Director
Freedom
From Smoking
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tuesday, july 17
● 3:00pm
● health tracks
● free for individuals
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Nutrition
Good
health
starts with good nutrition! It’s not a
question of what foods you should avoid, but rather to focus on a diet
that is balanced and high in vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants. A
diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and
low-fat dairy products can help you achieve your goals for a healthy
eating plan for the entire family. Eating for health and eating for
pleasure are not incompatible! Remember, choosing foods that are
nutrient-rich can provide satiety, increase your general energy,
enhance immune system function, and decrease your risk for most
degenerative and chronic diseases. Be an informed consumer when it
comes to making decisions on food choices for yourself and your
family!
Nutrition
counseling services are offered by our Registered Dietitian/Certified
Diabetes Educator at our HealthTracks facility. Services include
general nutrition, weight management, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
self-management education training, pre-diabetes counseling, heart
healthy nutrition, eating disorder counseling, childhood nutrition
issues, special diets education. Diabetes education is covered by
Medicare and most insurance carriers. Other topics may or may not be
reimbursed by your insurance carrier. A physician referral is
required for both Medicare and other insurance carrier reimbursement
for services. For information, please call Yvonne Smith, MHS, RD, CDE
at 828.526.1469.
How
To Reach
Us:
To
pre-register or for information:
Phone
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(828) 526-1469
Email
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ysmith@hchospital.org
 
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