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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shirley Freyer
Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Tel: 1-724-352-1571 x8266
sfreyer@concordialm.org

Concordia Haven Apartments Hosting Nutrition Classes

Cabot, PA – Concordia Haven Apartments is hosting its monthly nutrition class on March 16 at 2 p.m. in the Haven III ground floor game room, and in recognition of National Nutrition Month, the class will be free to the community.

The March session topic is “Nutrition from the ground up,” and will be led by class instructor Ruth Douthett, Concordia dietetic technician, registered. She will do a food demonstration on incorporating fruits into your salad and will also discuss growing lettuce and other small vegetables in a small space.

The classes are held on the third Tuesday of every month (until November) at one of the Haven Apartment buildings and include a wide array of nutritional topics. Other than the free March session, the cost is $10 per class for those in the community. Haven residents can attend at no cost. The class is held in conjunction with Concordia’s “senior college,” Concordia Institute for Lifelong Learning.

Heart-healthy refreshments will be available and the sessions are about an hour and a half in length, with time for questions and answers afterwards. For more information or to register for the class, contact Haven Program Director Cathy Questiaux at 724.352.1571, ext 8518.

Session topics by month:

March: National Nutrition Month

Nutrition from the ground up

April: Osteoporosis

The low down on calcium, Vitamin D and bone health

May: Arthritis

Fighting inflammation and lowering your risk of arthritis through a balanced diet

June: Celiac and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Sensitivity to gluten and a gluten free diet

July: Fiber and Protein

Striving for 25 grams of fiber per day/protein for growth and repair of muscles

August: Cancer

Lowering your risk for cancer through diet and nutrition

September: Cholesterol / Triglycerides

Good foods for lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels and discovering the truth about fats

October: Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Adopting a “brain healthy” diet to reduce your risk

November: Diabetes

Living a healthy lifestyle for diabetes management and prevention