MINDFUL VERSUS MINDLESS EATING
MINDFUL VERSUS MINDLESS EATING
Minority Health Month Event
[Dayton, OH 03.23.11] Minority Health Month Event: Mindful versus Mindless Eating Children and families served by the Y as well as the outside public are invited to attend a FREE Minority Health Event being offered by the YMCA of Greater Dayton through a grant from the Commission on Minority Health.
Two Event Dates and Locations:
Tuesday, April 12th, 5:00 8:00 pm at Grace United Methodist Church, 1001 Harvard Blvd., Dayton
Thursday, April 14th, 5:00 8:00 pm at St. Anthony Parish, 830 Bowen Street, Dayton
Please RSVP to 937-531-5734 by Friday, April 8th
The purpose of these events is to increase awareness of disease risk factors and promote healthy nutrition through disease prevention strategies.
A 30 minute Zumba class will be followed with a presentation by Alberta Scruggs, RD, LD on "Mindful Eating versus Mindless Eating" emphasizing the purpose of food in the body for optimal health. Alberta will engage participants in a meal planning session and food demonstration incorporating the recommended 6 food groups of the MyPyramid Food System into one meal by creating a grilled chicken salad and fruit smoothie combo. There will be fun, nutrition-related games and activities for children and adults.
Take home incentives will be a grocery gift card and free cookbook approved by the Commission on Minority Health (1 per family). Children will receive a fruits & vegetables book mark, growth chart and recipe card provided by Dayton Children's Medical Center and Kohl's.
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The Y is one of the nations leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children regardless of age, income or background to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nations health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The YMCA of Greater Dayton was established in 1870 and now offers twelve locations throughout the Miami Valley. www.ymcaonline.org