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Food and Health Project

The Food and Health Project is a joint initiative between Westmeath Community Development and  HSE Dublin Midlands Area. This project is funded by the HSE

The project was set up in 1999 with the training of Food and Health Instructors. The use of a Healthy Food Made Easy pack (Dept of Health), Local coordinator and the community dietitian are the make up of the staff for this project.

The project is a peer led nutrition education programme. It is aimed at community groups especially where cost is a major consideration. The emphasis on group work that is practical and fun is a great concern for the instructor. The course consists of 6 sessions each lasting 2-2.5 hours

The Local coordinator is appointed to liaison with community groups and the instructors. An evaluation of the course and instructor is filled out at the end of the 6 wks in order to keep the courses and instructors updated to the needs of the groups

The project is based in Athlone with courses being available to groups throughout Longford and Westmeath.   It offers 3 additional courses to groups:

• Cool Dude Food Program: A 5 session course offered to younger people, this course has cookery and other activities
• Able2Cook4Health: Also a 6 session programme aimed at groups with intellectual disabilities.
• Community Heart Health: A 3 week course designed for groups who have completed a Healthy Food Made Easy course and focuses on nutrition, stress and physical activity.

All programs are aimed at people who are living on a tight budget.   If you want any more information or your group wants to apply to undertake a course; we’d love to hear from you – For Westmeath and Longford contact Karen: Ph: 090 64 16121 Email: kscarnicchio@westcd.ie