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Register for ?Heartcare? before Jan. 31 deadline

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Do you need to lower your cholesterol and find ways to eat healthier? Perhaps you want to lower your cancer risks or try to lose some weight. If so, then you should register for the “HEARTCARE” program.

The University of Tennessee Extension is offering the “Heartcare” program to help the citizens of Warren County take better care of their health. The program will include videos, group discussion, and hands-on instruction. Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent, Hilda Lytle, will be the course instructor.

The “Heartcare” program will be offered on Tues., February 6, 13, and 20; and Mon., February 26. The class meets at 11:05 in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administrative Offices. t is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The class will last approximately 45 minutes to allow participants to attend during their lunch hour. The cost of the class is $10 for all four sessions. Participants need to plan to participate in all sessions.

The following is a brief outline of the subject matter of each session.

?Session 1 ? Eating to Live, Living to Eat

Identify high saturated fat problem areas

Find low-fat substitutions

Encourage participants to set personal goals

?Session 2 – De-Fat Your Diet

Identify high sources of fat

Identify & consumer more high fiber foods

Set personal goals related to the class

?Session 3 ? Low-fat Eating in a High-fat World

How to eat low fat meals when eating out

Substitute low-fat snacks

Set personal goals related to the class

?Session 4 ? Tomorrow?s Kitchen

Shop for heart-friendly packaged foods

?Modify recipes

Healthy cooking tips concerning meats

Set short and long-term goals for healthy eating

Anyone interested in participating in this heart-healthy program should pre-register at the Warren County Extension Office by January 31. For more information, please call 473-8484.

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