Learn how Mediterranean diet can benefit your health

Sherman Health will provide a variety of nutrition programs in 2009 to help those in the community who have New Year's resolutions to eat better and maintain healthier lifestyles.

All Sherman Health nutrition programs feature registered dietitians and are free.

Eating the Mediterranean Way: Discover what a Mediterranean-style diet is and the health benefits it offers.

Learn how to make Mediterranean choices at home or while eating out from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Sherman Hospital; 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at Sherman Hospital; and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at The Centre of Elgin.

Healthy Parents Healthy Kids: A seminar targeted for parents of overweight children.

Learn techniques to keep your kids healthy and tips for managing your child's weight from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Centre of Elgin; and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 at Sherman Hospital.