Health Education & Promotion

Nutrition Services

Sarah Haan, Registered Dietitian (616) 632-7286

Nutrition services are provided by a Registered Dietitian to individuals, community groups, schools and worksites. Many services are provided at no charge. A fee may apply for presentations.

Individualized Nutrition Counseling

During each counseling session you will be able to sit one-on-one with a registered dietitian and receive nutrition information specific to your needs and lifestyle. Together you will set goals, create an action plan and identify barriers to achieve results. There are many reasons to see a registered dietitian. A registered dietitian can counsel you on:
  • Weight loss or gain
  • Family nutrition
  • Disease prevention
  • Nutritional management of chronic diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, Celiac Disease, and other chronic diseases

Educational Materials

Developing high-quality, printed nutrition education materials.

Presentation Series

Providing nutrition presentations to both worksite and community groups. Topics include:

Tips for Dining Out
You can make healthy choices at restaurants! Review tactics for menu reading, and tips for keeping your meals healthy when eating out.

Healthy Snacks
Snacks no longer mean chips, candy and sweets. During this presentation, you’ll learn how to use snacks to add nutrients not just calories.

Nutrition Facts Labels
Learn what information is found on a label and how to use that information to make healthy choices. Review advertising tactics used to convince you to buy a product.

Good Nutrition Equals Healthy Choices
Learn about the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and you will make healthier food choices. Discuss portion sizes, label reading, and the food groups in the new MyPyramid.

How to Make Healthy Choices
Making healthy choices a habit is challenging. Being informed about nutrition will make being healthy easier. Learn about the health dangers of eating too much salt, sugar, and fat.

Eating for Disease Prevention
Science has been linking diet to disease risk for years. Discuss foods that have disease fighting power, and foods that may increase risk of disease.

The Truth About Fad Diets
Learn about fad diets that are seen in the media and why they are unhealthy and don’t work for long-term weight loss. Discuss tactics to lose weight & set wellness goals.

Portion Control
Large portions means excess calories. Portion sizes have doubled, even tripled in the past few decades! Review proper portion sizes, and learn how to keep a healthy weight.

Organic Foods: Are They Safer and More Nutritious?
Learn about difference between organic & traditional foods. Compare cost, taste, quality, and nutrition then decide which is best for you.

You Can! Parenting Tips on Healthy Eating
Help your child reduce their risk of diabetes, obesity and heart disease by teaching them to make healthy choices. Come away with ideas for snacks & food tips for busy families.

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