Nutrition and Weight Management
Contact: Karin Capps, Health Educator, RN Tel: 619-280-4213 ext 3011
Email: kcapps@lamaestra.org
Description: Weight Management and Disease Prevention
Languages: All
Program focusing on the prevention of over weight and its resulting complications including diabetes and cardiovascular disease through weight management education and coaching.
Services are provided for overweight patients and their families and anyone interested in learning about healthy lifestyles and eating habits. The program is designed to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate food alternatives and advice.
Weight Management classes consist of a series of 8 weekly classes. Participants learn about nutrition, reading nutrition labels, adult and childhood obesity risks and complications. They are taught the importance of physical exercise throughout the program and their progress in adhering to recommendations is monitored.
Funding / Special Programs
Location: Main Clinic, 4185 Fairmount Avenue
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm