As the LVUL WIC Nutrition team we are very passionate about health, wellness and hospitality. Nutrition and physical activity are equally important part of a well-rounded, healthy and balanced life. Nutrition is vital for a good quality of life. Think of the saying “you are what you eat”, everything we consume fuels our body. We want to assist our families to eat better and live a healthier lifestyle. Our objective is to inform our families with creditable nutrition information that will lead to a change in their eating behaviors with the goal of ultimately contributing to the quality of life and reduce the rates of obesity and chronic diseases.

We are intensely passionate about long term health and preventing chronic diseases. The number one cause of death in America amongst men and women is Heart disease, while there are certain hereditary factors outside of our control, there are many factors that we, as individuals can control; such as, smoking, physical activity and the foods we consume. We provide you with nutrition education as well as other resources you may need for a healthier lifestyle. We are passionately dedicated in addressing and reducing obesity in the families we serve. According to the Center for Disease Control, Obesity affects 1 in 5 children in the United States. “Many obese children become obese adults, especially if one or both parents are obese. According to the Mayo Clinic, Childhood obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression. Our team are highly trained in the intervention and early detection to prevent childhood obesity by providing nutrition education and healthy food packages.