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Eat. Move. Repeat.
Eat Healthy, Be Active is a nutrition and physical activity program for adults. It promotes living healthy to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic disease. Participants learn the skills needed to make healthy eating and regular physical activity a part of their lifestyle.
Each class is about one hour. There are six classes in the series. Participants receive stretch bands for physical activity and a certificate of completion.
Class series are taught throughout the community, including but not limited to community centers, churches, schools and local MSU Extension offices. Group series are available if there are six to 15 people, and at least half of the group is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible. If you are interested in scheduling or participating in an Eat Healthy, Be Active program contact your local MSU Extension office.
"I look at what I put on my plate and see if it looks like the MyPlate picture. I do it that way all the time now; it doesn’t seem right not to… my doctor said my cholesterol is too high…I really think this is helping." MSU Extension nutrition education series program participant
Find a class near you
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Jan 11
Prescription for Health 1/11 - 2/15: Cooking for One
January 11, 2021 – February 15, 2021 Online
Provides participants with tips and tricks to make cooking for one enjoyable and to include healthy choices into any lifestyle and budget.
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Jan 19
Diabetes Personal Action Toward Health (PATH)
January 19, 2021 – February 23, 2021 Zoom
The Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (Diabetes PATH in Michigan) was developed and tested by Stanford University to help people learn techniques and strategies for the day-to-day management of diabetes.
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Jan 26
Prescription for Health 1/26 - 3/1: Cooking for One
January 26, 2021 – March 1, 2021 Online
Provides participants with tips and tricks to make cooking for one enjoyable and to include healthy choices into any lifestyle and budget.
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Feb 10
Prescription for Health 2/10-3/10: Eat Healthy, Be Active
February 10, 2021 – March 10, 2021 Online
Provides participants with tips and tricks to make cooking for one enjoyable and to include healthy choices into any lifestyle and budget.
Not seeing an upcoming class in your area? Contact us at your county MSU Extension office for more information about this program in your area.
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