Health District’s ‘Get Healthy’ program offers in-store nutrition education

Nutrition, outreach sessions held monthly inside local Food 4 Less stores; first program Monday, May 4

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April 21, 2009

LAS VEGAS – The Southern Nevada Health District’s Get Healthy Clark County program launches a new educational outreach program to help grocery store shoppers make healthier, budget-friendly choices. During the first week of each month, a health district registered dietician will present nutrition education and outreach sessions at several Food 4 Less grocery stores in English and Spanish. In addition, she will be available to answer questions shoppers have about diet and nutrition. Cooking demonstrations, samples, recipes and nutritional information will be provided.

For more information, log on to www.GetHealthyClarkCounty.org or contact the Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, (702) 759-1270.

The program will be available at the following Food 4 Less locations:

• Food 4 Less 1941 N. Decatur Blvd. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., First Monday
• Food 4 Less 3250 E. Flamingo Rd. Noon – 3 p.m., First Tuesday
• Food 4 Less 8108 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., First Friday

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The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.