RVNA is offering a 6-week Cholesterol Challenge beginning this Thursday, October 27. Learn your cholesterol numbers, and then bring your levels down naturally with nutrition education and heart-healthy cooking techniques taught by RVNA Dietitian and Nutrition Educator, Meg Whitbeck, MS-RDN.
All classes take place on Thursdays, October 27 – December 8 (No class on Thanksgiving) from 11:00am - 12:30pm at the RVNA Center for Exceptional Care, located at 27 Governor Street in Ridgefield. The fee, which includes all biometric screenings and food tastings, is $175 per person. Please register by calling RVNA at 203.438.5555. Visit www.ridgefieldvna.org for more information.
About The Instructor
Meg Whitbeck, MS, RDN, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Scranton and a Masters of Science degree in Food and Nutrition from Framingham State University. She is the Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator at RVNA, where she designs classes for nutrition and meal planning geared toward healthy family meals, weight management, heart health and diabetes; as well as classes for seniors and caregivers. Whitbeck also meets one-on-one with RVNA patients and clients.
About RVNA
Founded in 1914, RVNA is an accredited non-profit Medicare-certified home healthcare agency that also supports public health and safety, and promotes the highest quality of life. RVNA provides compassionate care to all individuals, whether young or old, through a continuum of care that encompasses health care at home and in the community. RVNA also provides home health aides and companionship through a non-medical subsidiary called HomeCare by RVNA.
Call RVNA at 203-438-5555. Visit RVNA at www.ridgefieldvna.org