Marquette Wellness is now offering employees two new nutrition/weight loss programs beginning in April.
- Full Plate Living is a 16-week online program that focuses on eating high fiber foods. Participants will receive videos, recipes, emails, and have access to a Facebook community for support. The last day to enroll for this program is Thursday, March 29. Full Plate Living will begin Monday, April 2.
- The YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long program for people who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is an onsite program that includes 16 weekly, 1-hr sessions, 3 bi-monthly, and 6 monthly, 1-hr sessions that will focus on behavior change, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle factors. Program goals are to reduce body weight by seven percent and increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week. Enrollment in this program includes a six month YMCA membership for a two adult household with children. More information on the program and how to enroll can be found online.