Past Programs

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Program Description Date
Dietitian of the Desert
Open House & Orientation
Come and hear about the upcoming classes, programs and our new services supportive to the integration of nutrition and health education throughout the community.
Enjoy some healthy snacks, review the program materials and learn about Dietitian of the Desert's unique programs. Come with your questions and leave with a plan to create a healthier life for you and your family. Click here to register.
Sept 26, 2005
Oct 17, 2005
Nov 14, 2005
Dec 19, 2005
Healthy Weight or Wait? Weight gain and obesity may now be considered a metabolic syndrome that includes high blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Simplify your path to improved health by learning how the type and timing of your dietary changes can help or halt your goal of feeling good again. Click here to register. Wednesday
September 28th 2005
4PM - 6PM
Shapedown
Weight Management Program for Children and Adolescents
This program supports youth considered at medical risk due to weight status combined with high blood pressure, abnormal lipid or glucose levels. A physicians' communication system supports the treatment continuum and parent education programs also provided reinforces the long term success recognized with parental involvement.
-Orientation required prior to first class.
-Also provided in private sessions Click here to register.
Tuesday Series
October 4 - December 6, 2005
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Nutritional Tips for the Professional Caregiver As a caregiver, you know the difference that a good appetite can make in your patient's energy and strength. Or how chewing difficulty or irregularity can make a nutritious meal uneaten by your client. Learn how to plan for common health conditions, medications and special diets often seen in our caregiver roles.
Come in with your questions and leave with a professional plan that will differentiate your care from the others. Click here to register.
Wednesday Series
October 5-26, 2005
2PM - 3PM
Just for Kids
Fun Facts for Nutrition and Fitness
Supporting all children 6 - 10 years old, this 10 week program focuses on nutrition and fitness education.  The goal? To introduce and inspire children to have fun while they are making healthy behavioral changes that can last a lifetime!
This program can also be integrated into schools, community centers or other youth programs offered in the community. Click here to register.
Thursday Series
October 6 - December 15, 2005
4PM - 5PM
S.O.S. 2005
Child nutrition; building from the inside out
One program in a series scheduled on October 20 and November 18, 2005
Explore the latest research on how food and activity impacts a child's physical and emotional development.  Be ready to better understand their relationship on behavior, learning and lifelong health. Learn how and what nutrition programs are available to strengthen your program goal. Click here to register. SOS 2005 Series
Thursday October 20th 2005
8AM - 12PM
3PM - 7PM
S.O.S. 2005
Children and Weight:
What can communities do?
Whether we work in the schools, health care or in retail, we can see that the health of our children has changed over the past 20 years. What can we do? Come to this action packed program that will identify what is contributing to the change and how we as a community can take action.
Strong children come from united communities. Click here to register.
SOS 2005 Series
Thursday October 20th 2005
8AM - 12PM
3PM - 7PM
Sports Nutrition for the school-aged athlete Athletic performance is a combination of physical, psychological and skill-based preparations. Though school aged athletes may be more motivated than adults, their emotional and physical development requires training techniques unique to their age. Isn't it time to help our youth train from the inside out? Click here to register. Thursday October 27 2005
4PM - 6PM
Childhood Obesity:
What health professionals can do
Broaden your understanding in the assessment of the childhood weight and obesity issues in your office.  Learn why weight gain is on the rise and the other associated risks connected to weight changes seen.  Leave about available resources for your use and an improved ability to develop a treatment plan that will support long term success for both youth and their family. Click here to register. Wednesday Series
November 2-23, 2005
2PM - 3PM
Dashboard Cuisine Two out of three meals a day are eaten away from home. So what do we eat? How do we stay healthy? How can we plan if we don't know our schedule?  All these questions and more will be discussed.
So whether you're just trying to survive your busy schedule or you're planning a road trip; come and explore good food options when you're in your car for more time than you'd like to admit! Click here to register.
Thursday
November 10, 2005
4PM - 6PM
S.O.S. 2005
New Standards in the School Kitchen
Learn about the improved nutrition standards being required by child nutrition service sites and the equally demanding effort in keeping food safe.
This program will outline available policies, procedures and resources available for programs that find that successful implementation starts with educating their kitchen staff and customers! Click here to register.
SOS 2005 Series
Friday
November 18, 2005
8AM - 12PM
3PM - 7PM
Recipe for Success
Provided by: CANFit Staff Berkeley, CA
Participate in this 4-hour "hands-on" workshop and learn how to plan fun, educational and culturally appropriate nutrition and fitness activities.  Tips for choosing and planning reimbursable snacks will be shared.  Program activities and curriculum is directed towards 10-14 yr old multiethnic youth and would assist any program serving the youth in our community. A definite plus for any developing Wellness Team due in the schools this year! Click here to register. Friday
November 18, 2005
8AM - 12AM
3PM - 7PM
Project Gingerbread
Pre registration required
When does tradition balance the healthy food options?  When it comes to gingerbread houses!  If you've ever wanted to build your own gingerbread house, this is your chance.
You can choose to do your baking or let us do it for you. And then in a group setting, we'll build, design and decorate your gingerbread house in a style that will make your home sparkle and smell yummy throughout the holiday. Click here to register.
Wednesday
December 7, 2005
4 PM - 6 PM