CPHCC to free healthy eating information sessions

In an effort to promote healthy eating and empower the Cobar community through information and education, the Cobar Primary Health Care Centre (CPHCC) will be running free group healthy eating information sessions over the next two months.

Headed up by visiting dietician Carrie Ho from Bourke, the sessions are aimed at residents who have been newly diagnosed with diabetes, who have poorly controlled diabetes, who are overweight or struggle with obesity.

“When I first started this role, I realised most of my clients share similar health conditions, especially Type 2 diabetes and excess weight, and I am repeating the education every day,” Ms Ho told The Cobar Weekly

“Some clients found it confronting when they were asked to share their diets and health concerns.

“Therefore, group education came to my mind as a time-saving and cost-effective alternative for diabetes and weight management.

“I think a group method can help create a more relaxing and conducive environment for people to learn and to reflect on their diets.

“Having a group session also works as a social support group, encouraging the participants to interact and learn from each other,” she said.

Ms Ho said during the program she will share with participants the most updated nutrition knowledge and provide practical skills to help fight diabetes and weight management.

“Two of the most frequent questions I am asked are: “Why am I not losing weight even though I am not eating a lot?” and “How can I stop snacking?”

Both of these problems will be addressed in