Classes

Basic Nutrition Class *registration is required but we will accept walk ins.
Objectives of the Class:

• Essential Nutrients
• Food Guide Pyramid
• Portion Distortion
• Weight Management

Nutrition During Pregnancy
Objectives of the Class:

• Appropriate dietary intake during pregnancy of important nutrients
• Appropriate weight gains during pregnancy
  
• Precautions during pregnancy
  
• Nutrition during lactation
  

The 4th Thursday of every month at 1300.
Click here for more information.

Cooking Classes
Themed class, that prepares healthy meals

• Little Hands in the Kitchen
• Kids in the Kitchen
• Fall Harvest Cooking Class
• Single Marine Cooking Class
• Healthy Tailgating Party
• Heart Healthy Cooking Class
  

Please call 784.3780 for more details.

Commissary Tour
Discover how to shop for the healthiest meat and produce to sustain a healthy life. Please call 784.3780 for more details.

Programs:

Choose to Lose
Overview:

• Weight loss support group. Meet once a week for one hour. Participants weigh in each week. First half of class is a nutrition education session as well as a support group discussion. Second half of class is devoted to exercise. A Certified Exercise Specialist teaches exercises that can be used in every day life, as well as exercises that can be done at home.
  

National Nutrition Month
Overview:

• Promotes healthful eating by providing practical nutrition guidance and focusing attention on making informed food choices and developing sound physical activity habits.
  • Program runs for one week in the month of March.
  • Educational materials are distributed and tables are set up throughout base.

Nutrition Outreach:

Dietitian on Deck:
On the 1st Wednesday of every other month the dietitian sets up a nutrition table on the fitness deck for 6-hour period of time. During this time the dietitian is available to answer any nutrition questions the patrons may have and also hands out nutrition information.

Child Development Center:
Dietitian reviews the items every month to approve of the items listed on the menu and make sure they meet USDA standards.

Crews into Shape:
Program takes place every March. This is an employee health program where participants form teams and register online. No weigh in is required.
The program is designed to promote healthy eating and exercise.
For more information and to register CLICK HERE

Nutrition with Units:

• Body Composition Program for Marines
• Nutrition and Overuse Injuries
• Sergeant’s Course
• Corporal’s Course

Unit presentation is available please contact: Ms. Lisa Vice – HP Coordinator o vicela@usmc-mccs.org

Articles:
Ask the Semper Fit Dietitian about nutrition topics discussed in a weekly article in the Sentry.

Individual Nutrition Counseling Available to:

• Active Duty
• Dependents
• Retirees
• DoD Civilians
• Reservist

Helpful Nutrition Websites

American Dietetic Association
Gatorade Sports Science Institute
International Society of Sports Nutrition
Sports, Cardiovascular and Well Dietitians
University of Arizona Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness Website
National Eating Disorders Association
Consumer Lab
American College of Sports Medicine
American Heart Association
National High Blood Pressure Education
Fruit and Vegetable Awareness
American Diabetes Association

Yoga
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
1700-1800
Tuesday, Thursday
1130-1230

Senior Exercise
Fridays, 1030-1130 at Barber Physical Activity Center This class targets the senior population, but welcomes other physically challenged adults. Fee: $5.00 per month. Click here for more information.

Pitaiyo
Monday and Wednesday
1130-1230

Stress Management
Class is held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1000.
Individual sessions are also available.
Please call 784.2205 for more details or to make an appointment.

Tobacco Cessation Class
One three-hour session, offered monthly, focuses on breaking the "Addiction Triangle" which includes strategies to overcome both physical and psychological/social addiction to nicotine.
Nicotine replacement therapies are offered to eligible beneficiaries. Medications are available from mainside pharmacy to eligible participants.
For more details please call 784.2205 or email Patricia Padgett at Padgettpb@usmc-mccs.org
For Calendar of Tobacco Cessation click here
Information Links:
Quit Tobacco, Make Everyone Proud

Contact Lisa Vice for more information regarding classes and presentations. Call 784.2339
vicela@usmc-mccs.org
Information Links:
That Guy
Consolidated Substance Abuse Counseling Center

Contact the Naval Health Clinic Quantico at 784-1671 or 1683.

What is Massage?
Massage is the systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body using techniques of stroking, kneading, compression, friction, stretching and pressure. Please call Cynthia Stewart to make an appointment 703-282-6920.

Benefits of Massage
Among the many benefits of massage are increased circulation and the removal of toxins, soreness and tension from the muscles of the body. Massage relaxes both body and mind and reduces accumulated stress.