Educate & Exercise With Seniors

Poor dietary habits and physical inactivity are NOT just apparent in the younger population. In fact, malnutrition and laziness do exist among the elderly cohort, and it is a growing problem. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, "28-34% of adults ages 65-74 and 35-44% of adults ages 75 or older are inactive."

Therefore, in an effort to encourage exercise and a healthy diet, Met Council has expanded programming at our Manhattan senior housing sites to include nutrition and fitness workshops. We need volunteers to help lead and develop these exciting workshops. If you have a love of exercise or an insatiable knowledge of nutritious cuisine--- this opportunity is perfect for you!

Please email volunteer@metcouncil.org or call 212-453-9675 for more information and join Met Council in helping to contribute to a healthier America.

First Senior Nutrition Workshop!

On Sunday, March 20th, our first Senior Nutrition Workshop took place at a senior residence in Brooklyn!

It was well attended, and led by a wonderful volunteer named Abigail.

With her help we learned a lot about how to read Nutrition Labels. We learned to question what we see on the front of a box of food, and what to look for on the nutrition label.

Workshops will be happening every month!