45CONS, 1201 Edward H. White II St, MS 7200, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3237

U -- NUTRITION TRAINING SOL F08650-98-T9981 DUE 082898 POC SSgt Linda Adair, Contract Specialist (407) 494-2306 or Sandra Willis, Contracting Officer (407) 494-4394 E-MAIL: linda.adair@pafb.af.mil, linda.adair@pafb.af.mil. Submission no. 242267 transmitted via CBDNet on 26 Aug 98 is modified as follows. Questions and answers are provided: The list of course material is too diverse and lengthy to provide. The following overview of the major programs includes: (1) Wellness Clinic = an 8-week multidisciplinary program designed to provide beneficiaries with education and tools necessary to manage their weight or lipid levels through lifestyle changes and sound nutritional habits. Course material includes a course guide with a variety of nutritional information from many sources. (2) Diabetes Management Clinic = a 6-week program designed to educate patients on how to understand and manage their disease by understanding the nutritional, exercise and pharmacological concepts of treatment. This program includes a variety of handout and course materials from a variety of professional organizations, including the American Diabetes Association. This program is in the process of being certified and must be taught by a Certified Diabetes Educator. (3) Eat Well for Life = a 6-session program designed to target patients with hyperlipidemia. This is a standardized program that comes with a patient workbook, cookbook and other materials. Patrick AFB is a pilot site for this test program. The overall objectives of our many nutrition programs are: (1) Manage the nutritional aspects of Patrick AFB weight management program and educate base personnel about the importance of sound nutrition. (2) Encourage and help beneficiaries establish and maintain dietary habits that contribute to good health, disease prevention, and weight control. (3) Assist in modification of the base environment so that it encourages and supports healthy eating habits. E-mail address for SSgt Adair is: linda.adair@pafb.af.mil Posted 08/28/98 (W-SN243117). (0240)

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