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YMCA Nutrition Counseling Program

Nutrition Counseling

One of the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle is one’s eating habits. Did you know that weight loss, on average, consists of 70% diet and 30% exercise? That means what you eat has a significant impact on your health! Nutrition Counseling is for anyone who would like to speak with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a personalized nutrition care plan to meet their unique health outcomes.

The Harrisburg Area YMCA dedicates to helping maintain a healthy community through a variety of programs and services. This is why we have provided not only fitness classes and wellness facilities but also nutrition counseling to our members to help them stay active and eat healthy too! The YMCA Nutrition Counseling Program helps adults find a healthier way of eating that’s right for them. Together, the dietitian and client will:

  • Assess current nutritional status, and discuss desired health and lifestyle outcomes
  • Design a personalized nutrition care plan that is aligned with needs and wants
  • Collaborate on S.M.A.R.T. goals for changing behaviors and building habits
  • Select evidence-based information, tools, strategies, and support for each step of the journey

Here to Help You

Our registered dietitian assists with the following:

  • Anti-diet/intuitive eating
  • Healthy habits
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Balanced eating
  • Family meal planning
  • Chronic disease
  • Emotional eating
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Food logs and portion control
  • Nutrients and food choices
  • Grocery store choices
  • Eating on the go
  • Preparing meals
  • Grocery shopping

Ready to get started?

Are you ready to kickstart your nutrition? Register with our Healthy Living Team at (717) 232-2027 or fill out our interest form below.

Nutrition Seminars

Our dietitian provides monthly 60-minute nutrition education sessions at each of the Harrisburg Area YMCA branches. The seminar will be discussion-based with presentations and Q&A sessions.

Nutrition Seminar schedule:

  • East Shore YMCA – 1st Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:00 AM in the AOA Room
  • Friendship YMCA – 2nd Monday of each month from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Senior Center
  • Northern Dauphin Co. YMCA – 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Conference Room
  • West Shore YMCA – 4th Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Birthday Party Room
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