Lessons in healthy eating help Wimauma families fight obesity trend
WIMAUMA — A local nonprofit is proving there’s an appetite for healthy eating among Hispanics who are at risk of medical complications from a poor diet.
More than 1,000 people took advantage of education and training offered during the past two years in Wimauma by the nonprofit Hispanic Services Council. At least 275 of them stuck around for a six-week nutrition course in 2019 and 2020.
The sessions are offered weekly, along with a twice-a-month distribution of free foods and vegetables. Read More
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