Now Accepting Participants: The CHANGE Program at UPEI, a free, year-long health program for a healthier you

Are you living with, or at risk of, metabolic syndrome? The UPEI Health & Wellness Centre is now welcoming participants for the next round of the CHANGE Program, a free, evidence-based program designed to help you take charge of your health through sustainable lifestyle changes.

What is Metabolic Syndrome?
You may qualify for the program if you have two or more of the following:

• Pre-diabetes or diabetes
• High triglycerides
• Low HDL (“good”) cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Abdominal adiposity (carry your weight in your middle)

What You Can Expect
The CHANGE program runs for one year and includes 28 guided sessions focused on two key lifestyle changes:

1. Nutrition – Work with a registered dietitian to learn and adopt the Mediterranean diet, a heart-healthy, evidence-based way of eating.
2. Physical Activity – Partner with a kinesiologist to safely incorporate exercise into your daily life. No equipment or gym membership required.

Sessions are available on campus and in communities across PEI. There is no cost to participate.

To learn more or to register, please contact the CHANGE Program at change@upei.ca or 902-620-5156.

Take the first step toward a healthier future, join the CHANGE Program!