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Diabetes Education Classes
The initial class provides a basic explanation of diabetes and covers the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet principles. It is for adult patients diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or glucose intolerance. It is also recommended that each patient attend the meal planning class after the initial diabetes class. An individualized meal plan is provided based on the exchange system.

Weight Reduction Classes
This class provides education on general weight-loss principles with an emphasis on eating healthier, lowering fat intake, and modifying eating habits. A separate class is provided for active duty soldiers who are trying to lose weight. Tips on eating healthy in the field and exercise/fitness routines are discussed. A meal planning class is also available after attending the weight reduction class. The meal planning class provides an individualized meal plan for weight loss based upon age, weight, height, and activity level.

Healthy Heart Class
This class provides nutrition information based on the American Heart Association recommendations and The American Dietetic Association. It includes a discussion on methods to reduce dietary cholesterol and saturated fat and the latest research on specific vitamins and functional foods. Lab values and risk factors for heart disease are also discussed.

Sports Nutrition Class
This class provides information on basic nutrition, exercise, and dietary supplements (possible effects on health and wellness).

Commissary Tour
The focus of the tour is on reducing the risk for various diseases through a low cholesterol, low saturated fat, and high fiber diet. It is designed to help the patient get a better understanding of the right foods to choose to help them stay healthy.

Primary Care Provider referrals are required prior to scheduling an appointment.

Smoking Cessation

Four 1-hour classes each month

Bldg 301, Rm J-100 - 1330-1430

CLASS ONE: "Understanding why we smoke and why quitting is so difficult".
Approaches to quitting. Choosing a replacement therapy.
CLASS TWO: "Stress Management".
Coping with withdrawal symptoms. Getting ready to quit.
CLASS THREE: "Mastering obstacles".
Weight management. Review of relaxation techniques. QUIT DATE.
CLASS FOUR: "Enjoying it Forever".
Long term benefits. Avoiding a return to tobacco use. Strategies for regression

Contact the Wellness Center for additional information:
255-9896
255-9895
255-9908

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	Diabetes Education Classes The initial class provides a basic explanation of diabetes and covers the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet principles. It is for adult patients diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or glucose intolerance. It is also recommended that each patient attend the meal planning class after the initial diabetes class. An individualized meal plan is provided based on the exchange system. Weight Reduction Classes This class provides education on general weight-loss principles with an emphasis on eating healthier, lowering fat intake, and modifying eating habits. A separate class is provided for active duty soldiers who are trying to lose weight. Tips on eating healthy in the field and exercise/fitness routines are discussed. A meal planning class is also available after attending the weight reduction class. The meal planning class provides an individualized meal plan for weight loss based upon age, weight, height, and activity level. Healthy Heart Class This class provides nutrition information based on the American Heart Association recommendations and The American Dietetic Association. It includes a discussion on methods to reduce dietary cholesterol and saturated fat and the latest research on specific vitamins and functional foods. Lab values and risk factors for heart disease are also discussed. Sports Nutrition Class This class provides information on basic nutrition, exercise, and dietary supplements (possible effects on health and wellness). Commissary Tour The focus of the tour is on reducing the risk for various diseases through a low cholesterol, low saturated fat, and high fiber diet. It is designed to help the patient get a better understanding of the right foods to choose to help them stay healthy. Primary Care Provider referrals are required prior to scheduling an appointment. Smoking Cessation Four 1-hour classes each month Bldg 301, Rm J-100 - 1330-1430 CLASS ONE: "Understanding why we smoke and why quitting is so difficult". Approaches to quitting. Choosing a replacement therapy. CLASS TWO: "Stress Management". Coping with withdrawal symptoms. Getting ready to quit. CLASS THREE: "Mastering obstacles". Weight management. Review of relaxation techniques. QUIT DATE. CLASS FOUR: "Enjoying it Forever". Long term benefits. Avoiding a return to tobacco use. Strategies for regression Contact the Wellness Center for additional information: 255-9896 255-9895 255-9908
Privacy & Security Notice \| External Links Disclaimer \| Disclaimer: Web Site Medical Information Posting Restrictions Web Accessibility \| Last Modified July 17, 2009 This Web site provides an introduction to the U.S. Army Medical Department's headquarters organizations, which are the Office of the Army Surgeon General and U.S. Army Medical Command headquarters. It is intended for interested members of the public, news media and Army Medical Department beneficiaries.