Fall 2025 Core4 Program by Sodexo

What to expect during the Core4 Program:

Effective weight management isn’t just about losing pounds. It’s about gaining a healthier, more rewarding lifestyle. During this twelve-week program, our Registered Dietitians will focus on boosting your overall health, relying on proven scientific methods to train you to improve your eating habits, lifestyle, and activity choices- for good!

Class Schedule

Core4 takes place weekly for 12 weeks (September 9th - November 25th)

• Choose from two convenient times - Tuesdays at 12pm or 5pm

The 12-Week CORE4 Program

• Week 1: Introduction
• Week 2: Individual Appointment with a Registered Dietitian
• Week 3: Behavior Modification
• Week 4: Grocery Store Tour
• Week 5: My Plate Portion Sizes and Label Reading
• Week 6: The Power of Movement
• Week 7: Meal Planning and Dining Out
• Week 8: Fat, Cholesterol and Triglycerides
• Week 9: Carbohydrates and Fiber
• Week 10: Protein, Stress, Sleep Hydration
• Week 11:Vitamins and Minerals
• Week 12: Moving On

Early-Bird Incentive: Register on/before Saturday, August 30th, and receive $20 off your registration fee.

Employee Discount: Prairie Lakes Healthcare System employees will receive a 25% discount off the registration price.

To enhance your Core 4 experience, we are now offering the use of the PLHS Cardiopulmonary Rehab gym with healthcare staff assistance. More information will be shared at the first Core 4 class.

"I originally was interested in taking the Core4 class to learn about better nutrition, be healthier, make better food choices, learn what the info on food labels meant and just feel better overall. The weekly topics helped with an awareness of food choices and as a bonus I naturally lost a little weight along the way! For one of the weekly classes, we were able to visit a grocery store where the dietitian walked us through reading labels and talked about making grocery comparisons where you might choose one item over another. The discussion of total sugars vs added sugar was surprising! Megan Block made the class very interesting! She is very relatable, fun and always encouraging!"

JoEllen Heiser - Fall 2024 Core4 Session Participant

Body Composition Analysis (BCA)

This analysis is based on an individual’s personal information using weight, height and age. The BCA shows the composition of your body in terms of fat, muscle, and water content. This can help you concentrate on losing body fat and increasing muscle mass instead of just focusing on losing pounds. A body composition analysis is completed at the beginning and the end of this 12-week program.

Location Details:

Classes will be held in the Admin 2 Conference Room. Please meet in the PLHS Main Lobby just inside the Main Entrance on the south side of the complex. A Core4 instructor will direct you to the conference room.

Questions:

For questions about the Core4 program, please contact the Nutritional Services department at 605-882-7874.

Host or Publisher Prairie Lakes Healthcare System