Nutrition Program Development

for Healthy Community

2011 OCASI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

June 21, 2011

1) Nutrition Program In Need

• Immigrant Community Needs Nutrition Program

• Agencies Serving Immigrants need to Develop Programs for Healthy Community

Non-European immigrants were more likely than the Canadian-born to report a deterioration in health

Recent non-European immigrants were more likely than the Canadian-born to visit to doctors

Recent non-European immigrants were almost twice as likely as the Canadian-born to have a

substantial weight gain

2) Nutrition Programs Design

• Based on Health Canada and other Health Organizations

• Focus on Current Major Epidemics among Immigrant Communities

Health CanadaCommunicates amounts and types of food needed to help:

– Meet nutrient needs and promote health – Minimize the risk of obesity, type 2

diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis

Health Risk Classification According to Body Mass Index (BMI), Health Canada, 2003

Classification BMI Category(kg/m2)

Risk of developinghealth problems

Underweight <18.5 Increased

Normal Weight 18.5 - 24.9 Least

Overweight** 25.0 -29.9 Increased

Obese Class I 30.0 - 34.9 High

Obese Class II 35.0 - 39.9 Very high

Obese Class III >=40.0 Extremely high** Overweight 25-27, CANADA, 1988

3) Promote Healthy Lifestyle

These simple steps will help reduce metabolic risk:• Lead a healthy lifestyle• Eat a healthy diet• Get regular physical activity

Healthy Eating Habits Addresses the problems of carbohydrate

sensitivity and fat storage• With this lifestyle change, you will not go

hungry, feel deprived, or quit from lack of variety (don’t count calories)

• Emphasis on adopting a diet made up of low-glycemic foods

High-Fiber Foods for Digestive Health

• Fiber intake has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain types of cancer.

• Daily fiber intake goal:Males 19-50 38 g per dayMales 50+ 30 g per dayFemales 19-50 25 g per dayFemales 50+ 21 g per day

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4) Nutrition Program Components

• Education and Training• Settlement and Integration Support • Collaboration with Health Related

Organizations• Train Nutritionist from Your Own Community

• Group Support• Daily Journal• Education Seminar• Dietary Suggestions• Exercise Program• Destress Activities

Advanced Nutrition Program

• The advanced program for Certified Nutrition Practitioner and Registered Nutrition Counselor (RNC) is initiated by Canadian Academy of Natural Health (CANHealth) and accepted by the Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners (CEBHCP).

• The goal of the program is to provide a fast-track bilingual bridging for those who have health and nutrition background and are interested in providing bilingual nutrition consulting for immigrant communities in multicultural Canada.

Reasons for Nutrition Counselor1. Increasing numbers of immigrants and health

challenges they are facing2. Current development of advanced, high quality

nutraceuticals made the professional possible3. Genetic studies for recommending both lifestyle

changes and a tailored nutritional regimen. 4. A Nutrition practitioner and counselor to service

your business and community

Canadian Association of Nutri-Health Education

1. Not-for-profit organization in Ontario 2. 0rganized and managed by volunteer Board of

Directors and volunteer members.3. The vision is to promote knowledge and the methods

to help public prevent disease and maintain health.4. Objectives:

–To promote public health and education–To conduct training and forum in Nutri-Health–To support community effort towards prevention of disease and improvement of public health

Canadian Association for Cancer Support

CACA is built on a grassroots community cancer support group and managed by volunteer Board of Directors and volunteer members, many of them are cancer survivors and their family members.

Pastor X Story: Diabetic 2 patientTaking bypass operation on the left leg and leaving

a wound with infection

November 30, 2010

Taking too much antibiotic and medicine during the time in the hospital, pastor X worried blood clotting will damage his

left leg, and decided visit Registered Nutrition Counselor

November 30, 2010

Started with Detoxification, anti-inflammation and antioxidention

three weeks later…

January 4, 2011

Five weeks later….

January 4, 2011

Six Weeks later …

Feburary 16, 2011

Nutrition Supplements in Use

• Antioxident Phytonutrient• Vitamin B Complex• Enzymes with Probiotics• Omega III• Aloe Juice for drinking• Aloe Gel for Applying on the wound

whenever possible

Before

and

AFTER

Nutrition Team in Help

• President of Canadian Academy of Natural Health

• President of Canadian Association for Cancer Support

• Specialized in public health and immigrant adaptation

• Publications on immigrant’s health, depression, senior health

• Course taught: Sociology and Health, Ethics for Health Professionals, and Nutrition PracticesJian Guan, PhD. RNC.Jian Guan, PhD. RNC.Jian Guan, PhD. RNC.Jian Guan, PhD. RNC.

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People Need Nutrition, As Plant Need SunPeople Need Nutrition, As Plant Need Sun人体需要营养人体需要营养 ,, 就像植物需要阳光就像植物需要阳光

It Is Not About Us, It is About Them学习不是为了我们 , 而是为了他们It Is Not About Us, It is About Them学习不是为了我们 , 而是为了他们

You Are Not Selling Products, But Solutions你们卖的不是产品 , 而是解决问题的方案You Are Not Selling Products, But Solutions你们卖的不是产品 , 而是解决问题的方案

Immigrate to A New Country, Just as Move Flowers, We have to Learn How to Add Organic Fertilizer! 移民它国就象花木移盆 , 要学会加有机肥啊 !

IMMIGRANT HEALTH AND NUTRITION COUNSELING 2010