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The VA is here to help you eat healthy!

Now that you have enrolled in the Eat Well study, it’s time to contact one or more of the VA health-promotion programs below to get started working on your health!

Note that all programs below are offered by the VA. Your sessions with an Eat Well Rx RD are separate from your VA services.

Please contact the VA where you are enrolled to sign up for a program offered there.

Not all VA sites are staffed for all programs at this time. If you do not see your site listed for your preferred program, ask your provider for more information. Please enroll or schedule a visit as soon as you can!

One-on-one Nutrition Education

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One-on-one nutrition education is when you meet with a nutrition expert. In these sessions, the expert helps you learn about healthy eating based on what you need. They can give you advice on what foods to eat, how to plan your meals, and how to make healthy choices. This time is all about you and your goals. The nutrition expert will listen to you, answer your questions, and help you find ways to eat better and feel better.

Call to Sign Up:

  • Asheville: 828-298-7911 ext. 15237

  • Cherry Point: 252-665-7100

  • Clayton: 919-359-6810

  • Durham: 919-286-0411, press (0) to be connected with nutrition

  • Garner: 919-286-0411

  • Greenville: 252-830-2149

  • Hillandale1: 919-383-6107

  • Hillandale 2: 919-383-6107

  • Morehead City: 252-240-2349

  • Salisbury: 704-638-9000 ext. 14962

Healthy Teaching Kitchen

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The Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) program can teach you about food, cooking, and making good choices. HTK classes happen in-person at your local VA or online through the VA Video Connect (VVC). The classes can be like a cooking show where you watch and learn, or you can join in and cook along. You'll learn about nutrition plus how to plan meals, shop for groceries, and prepare new dishes. 

Call to Sign Up:

  • Asheville: 828-298-7911 ext. 15237

  • Durham: 919-286-0411, press (0) to be connected with nutrition who can enroll you in the Healthy Teaching Kitchen

  • Salisbury: 704-638-9000 ext. 14962

Intro to Whole Health

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Introduction to Whole Health is the starting point within the Whole Health journey. Here you gain a better understanding of what Whole Health is and how it applies to you, as well as tools and resources on how you can live your best life. Whole Health helps you stay healthy and happy. It focuses on what's important to you, not just your health problems. After learning about your goals and priorities, your health team will work with you to make a special health plan that fits your values, needs, and goals.

Call to Sign Up:

  • Asheville: 828-298-7911 ext. 12107

  • Durham: 919-748-8237

  • Fayetteville: 910-488-2120 ext. 206579

  • Salisbury: 704-638-9000 ext. 14962

MOVE! Program

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The VA's MOVE! Weight Management Program is about much more than weight. It can reduce health risks and help you feel more confident about making healthy choices with your eating and exercise. MOVE!’s basic ideas—helping you learn tools and approaches for healthy eating and physical activity—are easy to follow and based on the latest research.

Call or Register Online to Sign Up:

  • Asheville: 828-298-7911 ext. 12107

  • Durham: 919-286-0411 ext. 178034

  • Fayetteville: Click here to sign up

  • Salisbury: 704-638-9000 ext. 14962

    For more information, visit the website: https://www.move.va.gov/

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Annie App

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‍ The Annie App is available for all Veterans no matter which site you receive care at. If you don’t want to join a program but would still like to receive tips for health living, then register for Annie. Annie is a VA text messaging service that empowers Veterans to take an active role in their health care by sending various automated self-care reminders.‍‍ ‍

If you choose to use Annie text messaging, you can subscribe to receive SMS text notifications, reminders, and motivational messages directly on your phone. This is popular because of its convenience. The different text message health subscriptions are divided into several categories. Below are two examples for healthy cooking and weight management support.

‍Healthy Cooking: This 6-week subscription provides daily educational messages to help with meal planning, shopping, prepping, storing, and cooking meals and snacks.

Weight Management Support: This 1-month subscription provides daily healthy living reminders to exercise, count calories, and measure weight. Includes daily educational messages for weight management.‍‍‍

Sign Up Here:

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General Info on Healthy Living

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‍ We would also like to provide you with general information to help you live healthy life by eating well, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and more. Your daily habits affect your health. The resource linked below explains how different things can boost your health. For example, good sleep helps control stress and seeing a doctor can help prevent and treat illnesses. Eating fruits and vegetables can help you and your family stay healthy. Please take your time to review the materials at the link below.

‍ https://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/index.asp

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