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Nutrition Education Classes

Below are the current classes offered by the Nutrition staff here at Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. The instructors have also included the course materials used during the class. Feel free to look through the classes offered and download any materials as well.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Clinic name: TUC VVC NUTR ANTI INF DT GRP

Above is the clinic name that you will see on your appointment reminder.

The Introduction class will cover what an anti-inflammatory diet is and why it is important. It is on the first Wednesday of every month. Each class thereafter will cover a food group, anti- or pro-inflammatory foods, ways to prepare the foods, recipes, and fun facts. You do not need to attend these classes in any specific order. Significant others are welcome.

Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-2450

Nutrition for Pregnancy

Clinic name: TUC  VVC NUTR PREG GRP

Above is the clinic name that you will see on your appointment reminder.

Classes on nutrition in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Call for more information and to sign up:  Women’s Clinic 520-629-4885

Diabetes Nutrition Class

Clinic name: TUC  VVC DIAB NUTR GRP

Above is the clinic name that you will see on your appointment reminder.

Learn what diabetes is, the effects of diet on diabetes management and education on meal planning for diabetes.

Call for more information and to sign up: 520-629-4881

Healthy Teaching Kitchen Basics Series

Clinic name: TUC VVC HTK INTRO NUTR GRP

Above is the clinic name that you will see on your appointment reminder.

In this six week virtual series you will learn food safety, cooking skills, and how to prepare and store balanced and healthy dishes from snack to breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert.

Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-4127

Low FODMAP Diet

Clinic name: TUC VVC FODMAP NUTR GRP

Above is the clinic name that you will see on your appointment reminder.

Learn about strategies used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.

Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-1549

Chronic Kidney Disease Nutrition Class

Clinic name: TUC RENAL NUTR CLASS VVC

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Nutrition information for Veterans diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease. Learn the best way to eat to maintain the current kidney function you have and avoid further complications.

Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-4333

Meal Masters

Clinic name: TUC VVC MEAL MASTER NUTR GRP

Above is the clinic name that you will see on your appointment reminder.

Learn about the basics of meal planning for healthy meals. Workshop involves hands-on application where veterans can compose their own meal plans under dietitian’s supervision.

Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-4124

Nutrition on a Budget

Clinic name: TUC VVC NUTRITION GRP

Above is the clinic name that you will see on your appointment reminder.

Learn tips to eat healthy without breaking the bank.

Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-3454, 1-3485, 1-2468 or 1-2541

Intuitive Eating

Clinic name: TUC VVC NUTRINTUITIVE CLASS

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An overview of non-diet nutrition including Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. Learn to follow your body’s cues for a healthier and happier body image and relationship with food.

Call for more information and to sign up: 520-792-1450 ext. 1-2765

Midlife Nutrition for Women

Clinic name: TUC VVC WH NUTR GRP

Above is the clinic name that you will see on your appointment reminder.

Learn about nutrition and lifestyle considerations for women in and around menopause. Covers weight, strength, bone health, sleep and more!

Call for more information and to sign up: 520-629-4885

Nutrition and Food Services Class Schedule 

*Class times are subject to change. An appointment is required to attend.

Schedule of nutrition classes offered by day of the week. F2F = In person class at Main VA Campus. VVC = virtual class, online
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Monday Every Monday MOVE! Orientation (VVC) 10:30 a.m. - noon Tuesday First Tuesdays Midlife Nutrition for Women (VVC) 11:00 a.m.- noon Wednesday First Wednesdays CKD Nutrition Class (VVC) 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Thursday First Thursdays Anti-Inflammatory Diet (VVC) 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. *4 week series Friday First Fridays DASH Diet (VVC) 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday First Wednesdays Nutrition on a Budget (F2F and VVC) 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Thursday Friday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday First Wednesdays Healthy Teaching Kitchen Basics Series VVC 10 - 11:30 a.m. *6 week series, starts the 1st Wednesday of every even month Thursday Friday
Monday Tuesday Second Tuesdays Healthy Teaching Kitchen (VVC) 11:00 a.m.-noon Wednesday Second Wednesdays Low FODMAP Diet (VVC) 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Thursday Friday Second Fridays Diabetes Nutrition Class (VVC) 10:00 a.m. - noon
Monday Tuesday Second Tuesdays Nutrition for Pregnancy (VVC) 11:00 a.m.-noon Wednesday Thursday Friday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Third Wednesdays MOVE! Orientation (VVC) 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday Friday
Monday Tuesday Forth Tuesdays MOVE! Orientation (F2F)1 - 2:30 p.m. in Saguaro Clinic Wednesday Forth Wednesdays Meal Masters Series VVC 10am, every other month (odd months) Thursday Friday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Forth Wednesdays Intuitive Eating (VVC) 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday Friday
Monday F2F = In person class at Main VA Campus Tuesday VVC = virtual class, online Wednesday Thursday Friday