Just as every person is unique, every person's healthy diet must also be unique. This course wil empahsize the scientific evidence about nutrition and activity for safe and effective weight loss. Participants will be guided through an assessment of their lifestyle demands and constraints, food preferences and health goals in order to establish realistic goals for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Skills and strategies for meal planning, dining out, food shopping, and recipe modification will be introduced through interactive sessions, field trips and cooking demonstrations. This class is for non-nutrition majors only.