Eat Your Way to Good Health
Nutrition Presentations:
Our Public Health Nutritionists, who are registered dietitians, can provide Rockland businesses, schools, PTAs, and community and faith-based agencies with practical nutition guidance and advice.
They are available to speak to agency leaders and community members on many interesting nutrition topics such as:
Making 'Cents' of Your Food Dollar: Learn practical shopping and cooking tips. Eating for a healthy lifestyle can be easy, delicious and affordable. Learn how to make a healthy 'centsable' meal.
What to Eat When Dining Out: All those restaurants, all those choices, all those calories, what should we eat?
This presentation will highlight delicious & nutritious food choices from deli choices, kosher options, and favorite Italian dishes.
Food Safety: Now You Know: How many times have you asked yourself, “Is this still good or is it done yet?” Now you can have an expert educate your audience on food safety issues. Learn the “Four Simple Steps to Food Safety”, why and how to use a food thermometer and how to prepare your meals with care and be food safe!
Nutrition and Our Children: Childhood Obesity is considered a national epidemic; it is a topic parents cannot ignore. Learn about healthy choices for Rockland families. This presentation provides parents and caregiver’s practical tips for today’s busy lifestyle; from easy delicious recipes to provide families opportunities to find the right “fit” for them.
Food Allergies: Be proactive instead of reactive, learn the latest information about food allergies. You will also learn how to prevent cross contamination and strategies for avoiding reactions.
Taking the Mystery Out of Nutrition: Low fat, no fat, good fat, bad fat! High fiber, whole grains…do all these words drive you insane? Good nutrition doesn’t have to be confusing or a mystery. Learn how to read, understand and use the food nutrition fact label for what it was intended for, how to effectively shop at the grocery, and how to incorporate healthy choices in your diet that are delicious, nutritious and fun.
Cooking Demonstrations: Our nutritionists can also provide cooking demonstrations on how to prepare easy, healthy and delicious meals and snacks.
Nutrition for Seniors: Learn about the most up-to-date diet and exercise recommendations for senior citizens. With the use of the Food Guide Pyramid, seniors are encouraged to make good food choices and engage in daily physical activity in order to maintain their sense of independence as long as possible.
Eat Together – Understanding the Importance of the Family Meal: Did you know: Research suggest sharing a meal regularly can boost children’s health and wellbeing, reducing the likelihood that they’ll become obese or use drugs, and increases the chance that they will do well in school. Evidenced-based research from national health organizations (e.g., American Heart Association and the National Association on Addiction and Substance Abuse) as well as influential media (e.g., Time Magazine and USA Today) and well known registered dietitian and author, Ellyn Satter, is included to support the recommendation to make family meals a priority.
The Basics of Caring for Children with Diabetes: Caregivers learn about the formation of a Diabetes Medical Management Plan, including interdisciplinary partners (i.e. the doctor, school nurse, parent) as being the priority for any child with diabetes. Information regarding how to manage both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children is the focus of the program. This is a “must” for all staff working in school and childcare settings who have children with diabetes under their care. Information from the NY State Department of Health Chronic Disease Series is incorporated into this program.
The Basics of Diabetes Care: Adults with diabete learn to use Diabetes Self-Management Tools. The keys to balancing diabetes (including nutrition, medication and exercise) are discussed. Participants will gain an understanding of the tools to manage their chronic disease. Information from the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes has been incorporated into this discussion.
Are You Comfortable in Your Jeans?: Teenagers discuss body image, physical appearance, and self-esteem in a comfortable group setting. Participants learn about society's influence on eating habits and the development of eating disorders. Evidenced-based information from registered dietitian, Mary Abbott Hess and author Anne Elise Hunt, provided information for the development of this session.
Let’s Celebrate - How to have Healthy and Fun Celebrations: Learn how to have healthy, fun school celebrations without incorporating junk foods and to fundraise using healthy alternatives and venues. Evidenced-based information from the Center for Science in the Public Interest is incorporated into this presentation.
To schedule a presentation or cooking demonstration send an email or call 845-364-3612.
Meet the Nutritionists:
Michelle Kleinman, R.D.,CDN, is a public health nutritionist for the Rockland County Department of Health. She is a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of New York and a Registered Dietitian. Michelle has an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University, in Providence, Rhode Island. Michelle returned to school after working in the hotel and restaurant field as a professional baker. She has a bachelor's degree in Food Science and Nutrition from Marymount College.
Mary Lou Pompeii, RD, CDE, CDN is a Public Health Nutritionist who coordinates the Eat Well Play Hard Program in Rockland County. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition and Foods from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia
Mary Lou’s experience (over 20 years) includes work in both acute and long-term healthcare settings. She is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with expertise in Medical Nutrition Treatment for disease states. Her present focus is on the prevention of childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes in children.
Farmers' Markets:
Looking to purchase seasonally, locally grown produce? Visit one of the many local Farmers' Markets located right here in Rockland County. Click here to find Farmers' Markets anywhere in the United States.
The Spring Valley Farmers' Market is accepting EBT benefits during the 2010 market season.
Nutritious and Delicious Recipes: Selected by Our Nutritionists
Michelle's Favorite Banana Pancakes
Nutrition Tips:
