Events
Diabetes and Obesity Prevention Workshop Focuses on Chinatown Families
Inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama,
DC Health Coach and Mai Health Offer Instruction on Wellness and Nutrition
(Washington, DC) - On Saturday, April 10th 2010, from 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM in Chinatown, the DC Health Coach and Mai Health are offering a free diabetes and obesity prevention workshops for Chinatown youth and families.
When: Saturday, April 10th 2010, 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Chinatown, 616 H Street NW Suite 201, Washington DC
What: Diabetes and obesity prevention workshop, promotion of wellness
Who: DC Health Coach, Vincent Guang Hu (www.dchealthcoach.com), and Mai Trinh-Joubert of Mai Health Now (www.maihealthnow.com)
RSVP: Email vincent@dchealthcoach.com, or call 301-793-42464
Chinatown families are facing the same the diabetes and obesity challenges as the rest of the U.S. This wellness program directly addresses the food and nutrition that are common in Chinese-American and Chinese immigrant homes. Planned events include a workshop for children to connect with whole foods and a workshop for the cooks of the family to learn about reducing highly refined and processed oils, fat, and sugar.
Vincent Guang Hu drew inspiration from First Lady Michelle Obama to create this wellness program. Hu grew up in Chinatown and had many childhood illnesses related to poor diet and lack of exercise. Hu is motivated by a dream of a healthy Chinatown community where every child has access to a healthy diet, organic food, and exercise.
Mai T. Joubert is the CEO & President of Mai Health Now LLC which provides health and diet counseling for individuals seeking consultation for detoxification, low energy, weight loss and beautification through nutritional counseling.