HEALTHY LIFESTYLES GROUP

Group Description:

The Healthy Lifestyles group educates patients using a group format with an experiential teaching style; focuses on specific exercises adapted to patient’s health conditions and adjusts course material regarding healthy eating to patient’s learning abilities. The group offers 6-8 educational sessions related to healthy lifestyles including diet and exercise. The group is managed by a registered Dietitian with a background in personal training. The Dietitian provides group leadership; instruction in healthy, active lifestyles conducive to modern living; self management strategies and structured templates will be provided to monitor progress.

Goal:

Provide a group educational experience encouraging healthy lifestyles with a focus on prevention of risk factors leading to chronic disease.

SMART Objectives:

• Increase patient knowledge regarding healthy lifestyles

• Increase exercise tolerance