UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Anyone interested in managing weight while eating satisfying, nutritious foods can learn about a science-based way to accomplish those goals by attending a six-part Penn State Extension series, “The Volumetrics Weigh of Life: Weight Management Plan.”
The webinars will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on six consecutive Wednesdays from Jan. 21 to Feb. 25.
Based on the research of Barbara Rolls, professor and Helen A. Guthrie Chair in nutritional sciences at Penn State, this program is designed for individuals interested in losing or maintaining weight by eating satisfying and nutritious foods, as well as those who wish to learn strategies for eating well for optimal health.
This class is being offered in the evenings to provide those who work or cannot normally attend programs with the opportunity to participate.
Instructors will discuss fundamental weight management principles and emphasize sustainable eating patterns for lifelong weight management. Each of the six classes provides calorie density lessons, food demonstrations, examples of Volumetrics food choices and interactive learning opportunities through group discussions.
Participants will learn to:
— Think positively about what they can eat.
— Use science-based, sound nutritional advice to achieve and maintain weight management goals.
— Choose foods to manage hunger and increase satiety.
— Modify recipes to incorporate the Volumetrics principles in their kitchen.
General attendees can register through Jan. 19 for a fee of $30. Penn State employees and dependents can attend this class for a fee of $5.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinars. Links to the recorded webinars will be emailed to registrants within 10 business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event start.
More information is available on the Penn State Extension website.