Nutrition & Wellness

Jennifer Hobbs, M.S., R.D.N.

Jennifer Hobbs, M.S., R.D.N.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Did you know that dietary factors are associated with 4 of the 10 leading causes of death? Following appropriate nutritional guidelines can help prevent obesity, coronary heart disease, some types of cancer, stroke, gastrointestinal problems, and type 2 diabetes. Nutrition is an integral part of health and its impact on wellness is indisputable. Meet one-on-one with our Registered Dietitian for individual counseling to discuss how nutrition can be a part of your healthy lifestyle!

To schedule an appointment with Jennifer call: (209) 571-0000

Moveforwardpt: Health Centers

Move Forward Health Centers

Provides a list of health centers sorted by category

Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes

Healthy Eating

Shares healthy shopping and cooking tips, videos on food preparation, and free healthy recipes. Register for a free account to join the online community, where you can save your favorite recipes in a personalized virtual recipe box.

Smokefree

Smoke free lifestyle

Can help you or someone you care about quit smoking. Use the step-by-step quit guide, talk to an expert, and find other tools to help you quit.

Rethinking Drinking

Rethinkg Drinking

Provides research-based information about how your drinking habits can affect your health. Learn to recognize the signs of alcohol problems and ways to cut back or quit drinking. Interactive tools can also help you calculate the calories and alcohol content of drinks.

Noisy Planet. Protect Your Hearing

Protect Your Hearing

Can teach you about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss so that you and your family can enjoy healthy hearing for life. Approximately 26 million Americans have noise-induced hearing loss, but it is completely preventable.

NIDA for Teens

Teen Drug Abuse

Learn how drugs affect the body and hear from teens who’ve struggled with addiction. This interactive web site has quizzes, videos, games, and a blog that shows the science behind drug abuse.

Healthy Eyes

Healthy Eyes

Offers science-based tools and tips for keeping your eyes healthy. Learn about eye exams, low vision, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease.

NIH: Senior Health

National Institute of Aging: Senior Health

Features research-based information about a range of health issues for older adults. Learn about healthy aging with short, easily accessible information in a variety of formats.

We Can!

Kids Health Program

A national education program designed to give parents and communities ways to help kids stay at a healthy weight, can help your family avoid excess pounds. Get tips on choosing low-calorie snacks, getting active, and cooking fun, healthy meals.

Talking to Your Doctor

Effective Communication

Links you to NIH resources that can help you make the most of your conversations with your doctor. Communication is key to good health care. Get tips for asking questions and talking openly about your symptoms and concerns.

NIH: Office of Dietary Supplements

Diet supplement Info

Here you can learn how to choose and use dietary supplements wisely. This site provides reliable answers to common questions. You can also download a free mobile app for the iPhone or iPad to track supplements you take to share with your doctor.

The Bone Resource Center

Know your Bones

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Know Stroke

Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

Know the Signs. Act in Time.Know StrokeCan help you learn the signs of stroke and the importance of getting to the hospital quickly. Fast medical action is key to successful recovery from stroke. Stroke strikes fast, and you should too.

Aim for a Healthy Weight

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Aim for a Healthy Weight can help you learn how to reach and maintain a healthy weight by taking small steps to change your lifestyle. Find tips for eating well at home and on the road, and for becoming more physically active.

The Heart Truth

Heart Disease Info

Can help you learn about the dangers of heart disease in women and how to lower your risk.

NIH: Weight-control Information Network

Weight control

Provides science-based information on obesity, physical activity, and weight control.