GRAF, Getting Real About Food

"A Healthy Lifestyle Program That's All About You"

Getting Real About Food, also known as GRAF, is a nutrition program that is catered to young adolescents from the ages of 10 to 17. The program offers one-on-one nutritional counseling, where the participant sits with a nutritionist for a fitness and diet assessment. The nutritionist then creates a program to help aid the individual in achieving optimal health. In addition, the individual participates in a interactive group session, where learning information on

• how to read nutrition labels
• nutritional values of fruits, vegetables and other foods
• portion control.

The group also engages in food demostrations to show how to eat healthy alternatives. The group exercise class includes a personal trainer that teaches how to exercise safely, and the most effective exercise for their specific goals. Below is the schedule for the group classes.

If you have any questions or would like to contact one of our nutritionist, please contact our:

Nutrition Department

Nutrition@mhhc.org

(718) 716-4400 Ext. 3402

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