BOLD Healthy Living Program
The BOLD Healthy Living Program is a diabetes prevention and control program designed for cancer survivors that are identified as clinically pre-diabetic. It is the first-known lifestyle intervention program in the U.S. launched to reach predominantly African-American and Latino populations. We offer our nutrition education curriculum in English and Spanish. In addition, the BOLD Healthy Living Program incorporates educational handouts, group classes and presentations on a variety of topics. We developed these offerings based on research-backed findings and community feedback.
How BOLD Healthy Living Works
The lifestyle intervention program includes an hour-long group exercise class and a group nutrition class designed to be either an hour or 90 minutes. Participants join the classes each week, we offer both a four- or 12-week program. All classes are led by a licensed personal trainer and a registered dietician.
Instructors use science-based strategies to break down common barriers to healthful living. BOLD Program Strategies include:
- A buddy system
- Goal setting
- Family and community engagement
- Weekly food and exercise journaling
Since the program’s inception, the BOLD Healthy Living Program continues to enroll cancer survivors and family members, friends, caregivers or other loved ones affected by cancer. We hold classes at various locations, including the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, Lincoln Medical Center, Goodwill Baptist Church and the American Cancer Society, Bronx Division.