Valley Health Plan 2024 general nutrition series
Good nutritional habits are the foundation you need for an active, healthy, and happy life. Yet we are surrounded by bad nutritional food options almost every day. Eating foods high in sugar, preservatives, and unhealthy fats can drain your energy and cause significant health issues.
Our nutrition series is designed to help members learn the skills to make smart food choices that can protect against chronic diseases, strengthen your immune system, avoid weight gain, and improve your mood.
We’ve made it easier than ever to participate in a class by offering them online and during your lunch hour. Check out the classes offered between now and the holiday season and pre-register today.
Class Schedule
Stress, mood, and diet
Join Kim Verity as she discusses the reasons behind overeating on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Topics covered will include:
- How a nutritious diet can help support our health during times of stress. Which vitamins does our body need more of while under mental stress and which foods are excellent sources?
- Discover the foods that are linked to depression and fatigue.
Healthy bones
Join Kim Verity as she discusses the reasons behind overeating on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Topics covered will include:
- Adequate calcium is important for healthy bone but there are several other nutrients that we also need to maintain healthy bone.
- Discover foods that cause us to lose calcium from our bones and promote bone loss.
- Discover what other lifestyle factors contribute to osteoporosis and how we can control them.