Nutrition Programs

Improving the nutrition of Lexington citizens is the goal of our different Nutrition Programs. Over the phone, in person, at a health fair, or through a display, we promote healthy eating choices.

Nutrition Answers over the Phone
"How can I lower my cholesterol?"
"Help! My son has decided to become a vegetarian!"
Our Registered Dietitians answer questions like these over the phone every day. To ask a nutrition question, call (859)288-2344 or (859)288-2473.

Nutrition Counseling
Would you like to feel better, look better and improve your health? Working with a Registered Dietitian can help you meet your goal. Our dietitians provide counseling to patients of all ages upon referral from your doctor. They can help you:

• Lose weight
• Lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels
• Prevent heart disease and diabetes complications
• Plan healthy meals for you and your family

Group and individual nutrition counseling is available in the Health Awareness Program (HAP). HAP is a unique community clinic with health professionals providing education and support. Fees are $2.00 per group session and $10.00 per individual session.  Call (859)288-2423 to schedule a HAP appointment.

Nutrition Handouts

Several new 1-2 page handouts with helpful hints on healthy eating can now be downloaded from the Healthy Living Handouts  page

Community Nutrition
Our Registered Dietitians can provide consultation and special programs to community groups. They can give presentations on various nutrition topics, develop educational materials, and provide nutrition information upon request. They also work with groups, organizations, and school to make healthy food choices more accessible. For more information contact Nancy Hiner at (859) 288-2344 (email NancyG.Hiner@ky.gov) or Karen Jones at (859) 288-2473 (email KarenT.Jones@ky.gov). To see a list of available presentations, click here. (this is a big PDF File -- you'll need Adobe Acrobat to read it and it will take a while to download).

Nutrition and Health Education Displays and Props Available
Simple yet interesting health education displays are available to borrow free of charge. Each display is mounted on a three-panel folding board measuring 40" high by 72" long designed to sit on top of a table. Below is a list of displays and other health teaching tools:

• Choose 1% or Less (low-fat dairy products)
• Soft Drinks (amount of sugar in various soft drinks and healthy options)
• Tyrone Tooth (dental health for children)
• "Produce Man" (a mascot-style costume; requires rental fee and deposit)
• Secrets of Good Health (a hatbox with props to reinforce health messages)

To download the entire list as a two-page handout, click here. (this is a big PDF File -- you'll need Adobe Acrobat to read it and it will take a while to download)