Nutrition Brochure - The Chester County Hospital

What isgoodnutrition?For most people, that’s a hard questionto answer.You can find weight management andnutritional advice anywhere – on theNutrition Servicesat The Chester County HospitalInternet, on television, in bookstores –but sorting through it all leaves manypeople frustrated and confused. The bestweight management and nutritionprograms are specifically tailored to yournutritional, physical and lifestyle needs.Yet evaluating which diets would bestcomplement your needs can be difficult.That’s where we come in...Outpatient Diabetes andNutrition Servicesat The Chester County Hospital610.738.2835The Chester County Hospital701 East Marshall StreetWest Chester, Pennsylvania 19380www.cchosp.comBEYOND GOOD CARE TM5M7.06

At The Chester County Hospital, we take your health and nutrition goals seriously.Our hospital-based dietitians are nationally credentialed andlicensed by the state of Pennsylvania. Further, all of ourdietitians have completed advanced training in their fields.In fact, our dietitians have extensive experience handlingcomplicated, critical issues like weight management andnutrition concerns facing renal, gastrointestinal, cardiac andpediatric patients as well as those with diabetes.Whether you have a chronic health condition or wantto improve your eating habits for your own personaland physical well being, we have the expertise andthe programs in place to help you do it.Nutrition CounselingOur individual counseling sessions begin with a one-hourconsultation with one of our dietitians to assess yourdietary needs. We’ll work with you to create a realisticnutrition plan that takes into consideration both yourphysical goals and your lifestyle. In so doing, we create aplan that is tailored specifically to you. And, our dietitianswill provide you with evidence-based guidelines, meaningthat your nutritional plan will be based on solid, provenresearch – not fads or fashions.Children with weight management needs are seen withtheir parent(s) or guardian. We use a family centeredprogram to foster a healthier home environment andimproved family dynamics.Group ClassesIf your primary goal is weight management or diseaseprevention, our group classes can help. By offering asupportive environment in which you can meet others whohave similar goals, our group classes help you make lifestyleand dietary changes necessary to achieve good health.HEALTHY STEPSThink Smart : Eat Well : Move More!This program teaches you how to lose weight safely, withoutfad diets, and develop healthy habits for a lifetime of weightmaintenance. Program includes 16-weeks of interactivegroup sessions.Think Smart:Thinking smart and making good choices are the cornerstoneof success. This program will provide tools to changeyour way of thinking, making it easy to choose the healthyoptions and support your weight loss goals.Eat Well:Instructors will teach the skills necessary to maintaingood nutrition while cutting calories to lose weight.These skills are essential for a safe, successful weightloss that encourages long-term lifestyle change.Move More:Physical activity is an essential part of losing weightand keeping it off. Each week a fitness activity isincorporated into the class to help you learn tomove more on a daily basis.Supermarket Tours + Nutrition Seminars• Supermarket tours are conducted at several localsupermarkets throughout the year.• Nutrition seminars on topics of special interest arealso offered throughout the year.Workplace EducationCall the Occupational Health Center at 610-738-2450 forinformation on nutrition and lifestyle seminars that canbe done at your workplace.Exercise CenterAs part of our commitment to your weight managementand overall health, The Chester County Hospital offers anon-site fitness center. We provide cardiovascular andstrength training equipment, as well as a variety of fitnessclasses to help your body get the exercise it needs tomeet your goals for good health.Contact UsNutrition Services atThe Chester County HospitalNorth Hills Medical Building795 East Marshall StreetWest Chester, PennsylvaniaFor more information or to make an appointment:Individual Nutritional Counseling: 610-738-2835Group Classes: 610-738-2300A discounted membership option is available at The Center for Health and Fitness for class participants.