Nutrition Services shares the mission of the Macomb County Health Department to improve, promote, and protect the personal health of residents and communities.  A broad range of nutrition interventions and community wide health promotion and prevention services are available to Macomb County residents, community groups, health department staff, schools and allied health professionals.  Services are designed to:

Nutrition affects health from conception through the senior years.  Health promotion and chronic disease prevention services addressing nutritional needs throughout the stages of life are available.  For further information or to schedule a presentation please contact Nutrition Services at (586) 412-3396 or email us now.

Prenatal Nutrition Education - Balanced diet, prenatal vitamins and appropriate weight gain during pregnancy reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects, premature delivery and low birth weight babies.  Teens and high-risk populations are especially vulnerable to these problems.   The public health nutritionists offer home visits for high-risk pregnancies and provide maternal nutrition education to pregnant women in Macomb County.

Breastfeeding Education and Support Services - The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dietetic Association promote breastfeeding as the best way to feed your baby.  It is economical, convenient and healthy for both mom and baby.  The program strives to increase the initiation and duration of breastfeeding among women in Macomb County.  Breastfeeding information and support services are available.

Infant Nutrition - Nutrition Services provides information about infant nutrition, current feeding guidelines and the relationship between a nutritious diet and a lifetime of good health.  Issues related to adequate weight gain and proper growth and development are major areas of concern.  Services include:

Parenting group presentations such as:

Infant Feeding Guide - "Good Nutrition for Growing Babies - An Early Guide for the Parents of Infants and Young Children" is a comprehensive booklet developed by Nutrition Services.  It contains the latest feeding recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dietetic Association.   Download a pdf copy of the Infant Feeding Guide here or contact Nutrition Services for a free copy at (586) 412-3396.

Healthy Habits for Happy Kids - Childhood Obesity Prevention Program - Healthy eating and regular physical activity habits developed at an early age lead to a lifelong personal commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

The program uses an integrated approach to providing parents of young children the necessary information and practical applications needed to promote healthy habits.  Participants also receive nutrition education materials to reinforce the content of the program. 

Available group presentations include information about:

Moving in Macomb Program - The Moving in Macomb Program is a series of one-day outdoor health and fitness fairs designed to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity among Macomb County children and their families.  The program is intended to help prevent childhood and adult obesity and increase awareness about the important role that exercise and a healthy diet plays in preventing chronic disease.

Adolescents - The beginning of adolescence is a time of great change for a child.  Positive self-image is important in preventing eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia.  Low calcium intake of young girls sets the stage for osteoporosis in later years.  Young boys must be informed about the dangers of steroid use and how to build muscle through good nutrition.  Group presentations on varied topics are given to adolescents through the school system in Macomb County.  Topics include:

Adult Nutrition - Promotion of overall wellness, prevention of disease and slowing of aging begins with eating a balanced diet, maintaining proper weight and a regular schedule of physical fitness.  Making smart food choices through adulthood can help prevent and reduce the risk of certain conditions such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis. 

Good nutrition helps to maintain a healthy body and improve the aging process in many significant ways.  The Nutrition Services program of the Macomb County Health

Department offers the following group presentations for adults:

Healthy Lifestyles and Disease Prevention Program - A comprehensive 4-week program that consists of information about nutrition, exercise and behavior modification.  The program emphasizes education, accountability and self-monitoring to promote long-term behavior changes for a healthier life.  It also reinforces behavior associated with adopting consistent, safe, and sustainable habits, as well as making healthy food choice selections.  Those participating in the program will learn about:

Diabetic Diet Intervention - Nutrition Services is a valuable resource in providing Macomb County residents with type 2 diabetes resources, referrals and information.

Senior Nutrition - Nutrition Services works to aggressively promote good nutrition and assure quality of life to Macomb County Senior Citizens by providing support, counseling, education and workshops at Senior Centers, Senior Housing Buildings, Community Centers and Health Fairs.

The New 2005 Food Guide Pyramid - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a revised version of the food guide pyramid for Americans.  The food guide pyramid is designed to help children and parents understand how to eat healthy and be more physically active.  For more information or to download a copy of the new pyramid visit www.mypyramid.gov.