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Healthy habits for a healthy life!

Healthy habits are good for your body: They make you look good and make you feel good about yourself and your life. Let Texas Children's Health Plan set you up for success! The courses under our Wellness Program are carefully designed to help you on your journey to good health.

My Healthy Plate Nutrition Course

My Healthy Plate Nutrition Course

Below are the courses that are available right now. Click on any of each one to learn more about them. Then, keep reading to learn when you can take these classes, how to register, and the rewards you can get for working on your health!

Learn about food groups, making healthy choices from each food group, and portion sizes.

Learn about serving sizes and calorie amounts, and how to understand the information on food labels and ingredient lists.

Learn how to prepare or adjust recipes and how to order healthier options if you are eating out.

Learn about the importance of physical activity, ideas for indoor activities, and screen time recommendations.

Learn about simple ways to lose weight and ideas to make it easier to drink more water.

Learn about clever ways to buy healthy foods on a tight budget and make foods last longer.

Learn how to plan your meals for the week, how to create a grocery list, and follow a virtual grocery store tour.

Learn tips to help you eat healthier foods that can lower your heart disease, obesity, and diabetes risk.

Course Schedule

You will have two opportunities to take this course (Cisco Webex). Register at no cost for the dates that work best for you!

Series 1

Dates: February 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Place: Virtual sessions (Cisco Webex)

Series 2

Dates: April 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8, 15

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Place: Virtual sessions (Cisco Webex)

 

How to register

Call 281-841-7858

Register now by clicking the link below

 

REGISTER

Classes are open to active Texas Children's Health Plan members. Minors will need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration for the virtual classes is required. Space is limited. Registered members will receive an email confirmation and a link on the week of the class.

Get Rewarded

There will be several opportunities to get rewarded for attending the nutrition classes and working on your health:

  • A $10 gift card will be raffled off at the end of each class

  • $25 gift cards will be given to all members that attended a minimum of 6 classes

*Reward amounts are subject to change.

This Nutrition Course has been made available for educational purposes only. It does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk to your health care provider before registering or for any questions regarding your medical or dietary restrictions.