Nutrition Classes and Workshops

Community Based Nutrition Education and Physical Activity

Promotora led nutrition education workshops and physical activity groups.

Free health education classes taught in Spanish. These workshops help participants learn how to prepare nutritious meals, prevent illness and manage chronic diseases common among Latinos such as diabetes.
Each class is taught over several weeks and also serves as a support group, motivating participants to be accountable, practice new skills and make lasting lifestyle changes.
Walking groups, aerobic classes, interactive family sport games, and stress reduction yoga classes.

- For more information, contact Estela Cerda 925-431-2400
http://www.chd-prevention.org/programs/promotoras.php

Cooking Classes

Led by the NEW Kids bilingual chef educator, cooking classes provide families the opportunities to learn how to prepare and cook healthy meals at home. Classes focus on incorporating fruits and vegetables into culturally appropriate meals for families and children. This is a summer only program.

- For more information call the NEW Kids hotline at 925-313-6860

African American Conductor Workshops

Based on the "Cooking and Eating for Radiant Health" pilot curriculum, a 3-series pilot workshop was implemented in Spring 2009. Coordinated and led by 2 local African American Health Conductors, the workshop aimed at rediscovering the long and rich cooking traditions of the African American culture. The discussion session included why fruits and vegetables are important for our health, how to read food labels, and how to eat healthy on a budget. In addition, food demonstrations, and a 20-minute exercise break was built into the workshop to assist with reducing stress management and to highlight the importance of daily physical activity.

- For more information, contact Tiombe Mashama at 925-313-6826
http://www.chd-prevention.org/programs/healthconductors.php

Content provided by the Nutrition, Physical Activity and Food Security Project under The Community Wellness & Prevention Program of Contra Costa Health Services.