Several free courses on nutrition and physical activity are offered to seniors in Lozère

Manger sainement, la clé pour une vie équilibrée. Midi Libre – PIERRE SALIBA

Plusieurs stages de nutrition de deux jours pour les 60 ans et plus sont organisés un peu partout en Lozère, du 26 février au 15 mars, de 9 h 30 à 16 h 30.

Mutualité Française Occitanie invites seniors, as part of the Conference of funders for the prevention of loss of autonomy, to a two-day course, with workshops on the themes of food and nutrition. ;rsquo;physical activity, led by professionals. Nutrition, physical activities promote balance, autonomy, memory and the prevention of excess weight.

A diet adapted to pathologies

Diet contributes to a general balance and allows us to stay in good health. On the program for the first day, in the morning, workshops with a dietician on the nutritional needs of seniors and the benchmarks of the National Nutrition and Health Plan (PNNS). At midday, cooking workshop, with preparation of a starter, followed by a free meal, taken together. In the afternoon, workshops with an adapted physical activity instructor, with a digestive walk, accessible to all: the benefits of physical activity, adapted physical activity and how to start or resume an activity physical, with a few simple exercises to reproduce at home.

The second day, in the morning, workshops with a dietician, adaptations of diet according to pathologies (diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, osteoporosis and overweight…) and practical exercises for carrying out balanced menus on different themes. At midday, cooking workshop, with preparation of a starter, followed by a free meal, taken together. In the afternoon, workshops with a dietitian, the importance of conviviality and the pleasure of eating. How to eat well on a budget and understand food labels.

Monday February 26 and Tuesday February 27, in Fournels; Thursday February 29 and Friday March 1, in Saint-Chély-d’Apcher; Monday March 4 and Tuesday March 5, in Saint-Germain-du-Teil; Thursday March 7 and Friday March 8, in Bédouès-Cocurès; Monday March 11 and Tuesday March 12, at Bleymard and Thursday March 14 and Friday March 15, at Collet-de-Dèze. The precise locations will be communicated upon registration. Mandatory participation for both days. Free upon registration, on 05 31 48 11 55, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.