Alberta Health Services
The Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) is an integrated community-based chronic disease management program.
The program includes the following services:
Services may also include specialty services and services targeting diverse and vulnerable populations. Group sessions are available on various topics including heart health, weight management, label reading and healthy cooking.
Prenatal Nutrition Program providing Non-Judgemental Support and Information on Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Pregnant and Parenting Women.. SERVICES PROVIDED: - Support in decision making and information about a healthy pregnancy -Coupons for milk, eggs, Slow Cooker Class, Cooking Club Class and exercise incentives - Free vitamin and mineral supplements, library card, items for baby, nutrition advice from a dietitian - Information about agencies that offer support -Breastfeeding Information -Collective food preparation and/or purchasing -Pre/postnatal information/support - available to all South zone rural offices.
SHOP SMART is a two-hour workshop that teaches you how to get the best dollar value out of a grocery store shop. This free 2-hour class focuses on learning how to Shop Smart to make your grocery shopping less stressful and more affordable. The class includes label reading, information about core nutrients and family meal planning, and wraps up with a grocery store tour for a hands-on demonstration on how to make a shopping trip budget-friendly.
Once participants have completed a Shop Smart session, they are eligible to attend Collective Kitchens programs.
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