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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 starting a monthly nutrition class beginning Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. in the Haven I second floor activity room.

The classes will be held in conjunction with Concordia’s “senior college,” Concordia Institute for Lifelong Learning. The February session is on heart health and will be led by class instructor Ruth Douthett, Concordia dietetic technician, registered.

The classes will be 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. Each session is $10 for those in the community and free for Concordia residents.

Improving your diet and making healthy lifestyle changes are an important part of reducing the risk of heart disease. February’s session will teach participants a number of heart healthy steps they can take to reduce their possibility. 

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.

Ruth Douthett Bio

Ruth Douthett, dietetic technician, registered, has worked for Concordia Lutheran Ministries since 2001. She earned an associate’s degree in dietetics and nutrition from Penn State University and an associate of arts degree with a food service and nutrition track from Butler County Community College.

Douthett is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Pennsylvania American Dietetic Association, North West American Dietetic Association, Celiac and Gluten Free Butler support group and Concordia’s Health and Wellness Team.

In addition to establishing a number of nutrition education classes for Concordia staff and residents, Douthett has worked with a number of community groups to help kick start good nutritional lifestyles, including: Celiac Support Group, Butler Area Senior Centers, Saxonburg and Penn Twp. Women’s Clubs, Moms of Preschoolers (MOPS) and Trillium Neighborhood Girl Scouts. She is a resident of Butler.

Session topics by month:

February: Heart Health

Eating heart healthy foods to reduce your risk of heart disease

March: National Nutrition Month

Nutrition from the ground up - eating for a healthier you

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