DHSMP EDUCATION

All educational materials and sessions, including baseline clinical and anthropometric tests are free of charge to participants and are offered in community settings. Participants are provided MasterCard gift cards for attending each assessment.

Topics covered in the educational sessions include:

Nutrition Basics & Food Logs
Tracking Physical Activity Using Pedometers & Logs
Tracking Dietary Intake & the DASH Diet
Stress Management
How to Make Social Cues Work for You
Heart Healthy Diet - Controlling Your Fat Intake
Mindful Eating
Keys to Healthy Eating Out
Problem Solving & Reducing Risks for Complications
Coping and Modifications
Blood Glucose Monitoring & Long-term Self-Management
Stretching & Standing Up for Your Health