Nutrition Education
Through our nutrition education programs, HUSKY Health works to spread awareness and teach families how to make healthier food choices. By offering engaging, interactive programs, we aim to empower parents and children to take control of their nutrition and build habits that support a healthy lifestyle. We offer two key programs to help families with their nutrition journey: • Sugar Rush : This program focuses on educating families about the effects of sugar on health. Participants learn to identify hidden sugars in everyday foods; understand how sugar impacts energy and overall wellness; and discover healthier alternatives to incorporate into their diets. • Fat Attack™ : In this program, we guide families through understanding the role of fats in a balanced diet. We help them differentiate between healthy fats (like those found in avocados and nuts) and unhealthy fats (common in processed foods) and teach them how to make smarter choices for better health. Both Sugar Rush and Fat Attack™ are designed to give families the tools they need to make informed, healthier choices in their daily lives. Through these programs, parents and children learn to read food labels, create balanced meals, and adopt habits that promote overall health. Our goal is to increase nutrition awareness throughout the community, helping families make lasting changes for their well-being. We encourage families to take part in these programs, which are a fun and informative way to improve eating habits and support better health. Together, we can build a healthier, more informed community – one meal at a time! To learn more about our Fat Attack™ program, visit the Fat Attack™ page on the HUSKY Health website. Please note, the website link for Sugar Rush will be available in upcoming publications. For additional information on healthy eating, please refer your clients to the MedlinePlus website, where they can search for “healthy eating” at the top of the page and then select from a wide variety of publications.
For more information regarding our nutrition education programs, or to sign up to host an upcoming session, please contact Nargis Karampurwala at nkarampurwala@chnct.org.
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