LEWISTON — “Healthy Eating, Healthy You,” a three-part series on basic nutrition and meal preparation for a healthier lifestyle, will be offered at Central Maine Medical Center beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Tricia Dunton, a registered and licensed dietitian, will lead the hour-long presentations, each featuring information about preparing low-cost meals that provide good nutrition.

Dunton’s presentation at CMMC is, in part, the result of collaboration with Western Maine Community Action to address the area’s needs for dietary education, especially regarding concerns about access to adequate nutrition and obesity.

The Dec. 1 presentation, “An Introduction to MyPyramid,” will explore the different food groups, types of food in each group and recommended daily serving amounts of these foods.

“Smart Shopping and Label Reading,” the Tuesday, Dec. 8 program, will consider label reading, tips for making smart choices in the grocery store, eating on a budget and meal planning techniques.

The final class, “The Savvy Chef,” will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The session will introduce participants to meal preparation and substitution techniques and meal serving suggestions. It will include a cooking demonstration.

All three sessions will be presented from 1 to 2 p.m. in the first-floor Young Wing Conference Room, located near the main entrance to Central Maine Medical Center, 60 High St.

There is no charge for participation.

Those interested in attending the programs are urged to register in advance by calling 795-8448 or e-mailing [email protected]. Interpreter services are available upon advance request.