Mission

Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc. (HNC) is a community based non-profit organization committed to improving consumers health by providing comprehensive nutrition information. Our major goals are to foster dietary compliance in existing diseases and to facilitate the prevention of nutrition related disease through appropriate nutrition intervention. HNC targets culturally diverse populations who are at risk for obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension and other diet-related diseases. The mission of Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc.(HNC) is to provide nutrition education and strategies to prevent diet related diseases. HNC is committed to improving consumers' health by providing comprehensive nutritional information to culturally diverse populations through seminars and community education programs. HNC is a community-based not-for-profit (501c3) agency.

Community Activities

The founding partners of HNC are Roniece Weaver, MS, RD, LD, Fabiola D. Gaines, RD, LD and Ellareetha T. Carson, RD, LD. The partners have recognized a need to provide educational training and products to the providers of nutritional information and the general public. HNC has sponsored numerous unique programs for the community and has been recognized by the former mayor of the City of Orlando, Glenda Hood, for Hebni's health seminars "Sisters: Take Charge!" The seminars present practical information in an ethnically comfortable setting about eating healthy foods and their role in reducing the risk of having diet related illnesses such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes and hypertension. This annual event occurs in the Spring of the year at Orange County Convention Center. More than 200 African American women attended the first seminar in 1995. The numbers have risen each year with more than 1500- 2000 women attending these conferences across the country. Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc. has been requested to share the success of this program with legislators and other organizations throughout the United States. The increasing cost of health care in the United States has become one of the biggest concerns of consumers, state and federal legislators. Educating the population concerning good nutrition is the first step in reducing the incidence of diet related illnesses, thereby reducing their risk of developing serious diet related illnesses. Thus, consumer education is the primary focus of the Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc.

The increasing cost of health care in the United States has become one of the biggest concerns of consumers, state and federal legislators. Educating the population concerning good nutrition is the first step in reducing the incidence of diet related illnesses, thereby reducing their risk of developing serious diet related illnesses. Thus, consumer education is the primary focus of the Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc.

Vision

Goals

Future Goals

Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc. The founding partners of HNC are Ellareetha T. Carson, RD, LD; Fabiola D. Gaines, RD, LD; and Roniece Weaver, MS, RD, LD. (Biographical sketches are included.)

Program Highlights

Seniors: Take Charge of Your Health
Targeting African-American, senior-citizen groups in Central Florida, this program allows seniors to interact with physicians, health professionals and professional organizations in a comfortable setting to discuss ways to improve their health and well being. Attracting more than 300 African American seniors in Orlando Florida.

The New Soul Food Pyramid©: Released September
Released Fall of 2005, HNC has developed a Soul Food Pyramid and a Low Literacy Pyramid for ethnic markets. The main purpose of the Soul Food Pyramid is to make teaching methods easier for healthcare providers when disseminating information to minorities. More than 200,000 requests for the Pyramid have come from individuals and organizations across the country. The Soul Food Pyramid has also been released in various media markets such as national newspapers and CNN -"On The Menu" and Turner Broadcasting Systems across the country. The Soul Food Pyramid for Kids is now available for immediate orders. The New Soul Food Pyramid has be updated in keeping up with the standards of USDA and the American Dietetic Association. Visit our website for more ordering information.

Health Fairs: Ongoing Program
HNC participates in many health fairs and workshops across the country, providing nutrition information for people of all ages and cultures.

Take Charge of Your Health/ Wellness Series (NEW)
Do you want more information on how to lose weight, take control of your diabetes and love your heart? Hebni provides a 12 week program through faith based communities to assist congregations with their health ministries. Current programs are free to the community through the funds of foundations and grants to support this vital education program to the community. Hebni is currently offering their wellness classes in Orlando and in West Palm Beach as a collaborative partnership with the American Heart Association. Funding for the programs are by Florida Department of Health, and Allegany Franciscan Foundation.

American Diabetes Association (National Office): 1995, 1996
American Diabetes Association (National Office): 1995, 1996 HNC represents the ADA's Cultural Diversity Committee, helping to develop activities that target minorities. By increasing diabetes awareness in minority markets, health care costs will decrease and compliancy rates will improve.