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Nutrition Education Center
The Healthy Table offers health screening and nutrition
presentations to all members of the community. Individualized
nutrition counseling and nutrition education services are available to seniors
age 60 and older and persons receiving Medicaid and Medicare in DuPage County,
Illinois. Additionally, long-term care facilities, Congregate Meal Sites for
seniors, and organizations in DuPage County are encouraged to call to
request a speaker on a nutrition-related topic. All services of The Healthy
Table are provided by the Benedictine University Dietetic Interns, experienced
in medical nutrition therapy and near completion of their Master of Public
Health degree at Benedictine University.
Persons requiring nutrition services not available through The Healthy Table
are strongly encouraged to visit The American Dietetic Association web site for
an on-line referral from the
Nationwide Nutrition Network to help you find a Nutrition Professional
near you.
Contact us at:
Healthy Table
Nutrition Department
Benedictine
University
Birck Hall of Science, Room 230
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
FAX: (630) 829-6513
Phone: (630) 829-6518
Hours
of Operation: Varies monthly. Call Healthy Table to find out the current schedule.
Please note that we are closed
over Christmas break and some summer months.
Directions to the University are found at: http://www.ben.edu/about/directions.asp
Services provided by The Healthy Table
include:
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Comprehensive individualized nutrition counseling for Diabetes, High
Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Weight Management, Allergies, and Anemia is
available. Counseling is available by appointment
only, in the Birck Hall of Science, room 230, at Benedictine University. We
also recommend that you schedule follow-up sessions.
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Healthy Table dietetic interns are available to present to your group
or organization in DuPage County. Topics include: Using the Food Guide Pyramid, Food Safety,
Reading Food Labels, Women's Health, Phytochemicals and Disease Prevention, Osteoporosis,
Eating Healthy When Eating Out, and "Five-A-Day". Specific topics may also be requested
based on group needs. To schedule a presentation, please call (630) 829-6518. We would love to
share nutrition information with you!
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Healthy Table dietetic interns can provide and staff a display at your Health or
Career Fair. To schedule a fair event, please call (630) 829-6518.
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Health Screening is available. Appointments are required. Call the Healthy Table
weekdays at (630) 829-6518 for the appointment schedule.
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