Nutrition Education Classes
Below are the current classes offered by the Nutrition staff here at Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. The instructors have also included the course materials used during the class. Feel free to look through the classes offered and download any materials as well.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Clinic name: TUC VVC NUTR ANTI INF DT GRP
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The Introduction class will cover what an anti-inflammatory diet is and why it is important. It is on the first Wednesday of every month. Each class thereafter will cover a food group, anti- or pro-inflammatory foods, ways to prepare the foods, recipes, and fun facts. You do not need to attend these classes in any specific order. Significant others are welcome.
Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-2450
Nutrition for Pregnancy
Clinic name: TUC VVC NUTR PREG GRP
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Classes on nutrition in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Call for more information and to sign up: Women’s Clinic 520-629-4885
Diabetes Nutrition Class
Clinic name: TUC VVC DIAB NUTR GRP
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Learn what diabetes is, the effects of diet on diabetes management and education on meal planning for diabetes.
Call for more information and to sign up: 520-629-4881
Healthy Teaching Kitchen Basics Series
Clinic name: TUC VVC HTK INTRO NUTR GRP
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In this six week virtual series you will learn food safety, cooking skills, and how to prepare and store balanced and healthy dishes from snack to breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert.
Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-4127
Meal Masters
Clinic name: TUC VVC MEAL MASTER NUTR GRP
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Learn about the basics of meal planning for healthy meals. Workshop involves hands-on application where veterans can compose their own meal plans under dietitian’s supervision.
Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-4124
Intuitive Eating
Clinic name: TUC VVC NUTRINTUITIVE CLASS
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An overview of non-diet nutrition including Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. Learn to follow your body’s cues for a healthier and happier body image and relationship with food.
Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-2765
Midlife Nutrition for Women
Clinic name: TUC VVC WH NUTR GRP
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Learn about nutrition and lifestyle considerations for women in and around menopause. Covers weight, strength, bone health, sleep and more!
Call for more information and to sign up: 520-629-4885
Nutrition and Food Services Class Schedule
*Class times are subject to change. An appointment is required to attend.