Lifestyle Medicine:
Intro to Nutrition
Learn to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Kinwell’s Lifestyle Medicine: Intro to Nutrition group program benefits patients interested in developing healthier habits. This online series of appointments takes place over a secure MyChart Zoom virtual session. Each session allows patients to learn new skills, share their experiences, and ask questions.
To learn more about these group appointments, the fees involved, and to register, call (206) 690-5852.
January-February programs are now open for scheduling:
- Tuesdays, January 14 – February 25, 6:45 am – 8:00 am
- Tuesdays, January 14 – February 25, 11:45 am – 1pm
- Tuesdays, January 14 – February 25, 5:15 pm – 6:30pm
- (Now full. Call to be added to the waitlist.)
- Wednesdays, January 15 – February 26, 5:15 pm– 6:30pm
- (Now full. Call to be added to the waitlist.)
Health coaching
Participants in the lifestyle medicine course can also schedule one-on-one appointments with health coach Heidi Beer at no additional cost. Health coaching can identify sensible goals, set targets, and provide encouragement and accountability.
Program topics:
What is lifestyle medicine? The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has identified 6 pillars of healthy living. Patients will learn about the importance of diet, fitness, sleep, social connection, and avoiding harmful substances and stress.
The importance of water and fiber. Diet may be the most important pillar of good health and Lifestyle Medicine: Intro to Nutrition uses a whole-food approach. In the first session, patients will learn the health benefits of foods that are high in nutrition, fiber, and water.
Meal make-overs. Patients will learn how to incorporate foods high in fiber and water into their meals using the 75/25% plate principle.
Sustaining change. This session will present tools for sustaining healthy changes to your lifestyle. These include setting realistic goals and removing roadblocks in your path.
Keep moving. Patients will learn how daily activity benefits their physical, emotional, and mental health.
A healthy start. Breakfast really is the most important meal. Patients will learn how to start each day with a healthy breakfast and to adopt the SMART system to stay committed to their goals.
Shop healthy. This session covers the practical aspects of shopping with the 75/25% plate in mind. Patients will learn to avoid shopping pitfalls and establish healthy tools.
Dining out. Patients will learn to embrace the challenges and joys of dining out while maintaining a healthy diet.
Are there any requirements to enroll?
Anyone can benefit from learning how small changes to their daily routine can have a positive impact on health. Lifestyle Medicine: Intro to Nutrition is most vital for patients facing chronic conditions related to diet and weight. The program is especially helpful to patients dealing with obesity, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Patients are expected to participate in all weekly sessions.
How much does the program cost?
The cost of the program depends on your health plan. These sessions are group medical appointments and your out-of-pocket costs will depend on the copays and deductibles of your health coverage. Contact your insurance plan to better understand the costs involved. You may also use your health savings account to pay for visits. If you have questions regarding a bill from Kinwell, email billing@kinwellhealth.com.
Will you accept my insurance?
Visit our accepted insurance page to understand the insurance plans Kinwell accepts.