Culture of Health priority area: Eat well
Each Culture of Health priority area is featured on the Wellness Website along with many programs, discounts and resources associated with each. From the home page you may select any of the priority areas to find out more. This week we are exploring ‘Eat well’ which promotes the availability of healthy food options to all employees.
What you'll find on the website:
- Easy action steps– These are simple action steps you can take to eat healthier at home and at work.
- Eat for Life– This 10-week mindfulness-based course (taught in-person and online) teaches participants to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.
- Weight Watchers– Find out about groups meeting on campus and any upcoming Weight Watchers open house sessions. You will also learn how to earn incentive points and save money on the program.
- Eating well at work toolkit– This toolkit provides information for individuals and for departments to encourage eating healthy work.
- Discounts and resources– Find healthy eating resources offered at a discounted rate to University employees. Looking for a farmers market? We have a state-wide listing available.
Ready to explore Eat well? Click here!
Nutrition & Exercise Research Day(s)Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n Roll: Estrogen and Exercise in Women’s Health
Every year since 1966 the nutrition community at the University of Missouri has held several lectures and activities emphasizing nutrition, fitness and wellness. Hosted by the Department of Nutrition & Exercise Physiology, the events this year allow us to celebrate the long tradition of nutrition – and now exercise – research at MU by bringing in distinguished scientist experts to highlight health research specifically geared toward women and wellness.
“Estrogen Therapy for Menopause: Fountain of Youth or Kiss of Death?”
Bond Life Sciences Center, Monsanto Auditorium
Date: Wednesday March 23, 2016
Time: 7:00PM- 8:00PM
Where: Monsanto Auditorium
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
“Lessons Learned in Los Angeles: How to OWN Your Nutrition Message!”
Bond Life Sciences Center, Monsanto Auditorium
Date: Thursday March 24, 2016
Time: 1:00PM- 2:00PM
Where: Monsanto Auditorium
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
“Estrogens: What is Good for the ‘Goose’ is Also Good for the Gander!”
Memorial Union South, Jesse Wrench Auditorium
Date: Thursday March 24, 2016
Time: 4:00PM- 5:00PM
Where: Jesse Wrench Auditorium
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
For more information please contact Dr. Catherine Peterson or Dr. Vicki Vieira-Potter at 573-882-4288.
New Eat Well Discount: Green Bean Delivery
Green Bean Delivery offers organic groceries, and many local products, delivered right to your door. Please see the attached flyer for more details including the University promo code of Healthy4Life that entitles subscribers to $15 off your first bin. No membership is required and delivery is flexible so you can choose to turn delivery on or off from week to week.
More information is available at http://greenbeandelivery.com/
MU Extension Offers Incentive Eligible Classes
University of Missouri Extension classes eligible for Wellness incentive points are now enrolling. Classes scheduled on campus include Taking Care of You, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Stay Strong Stay Healthy and Youth Mental Health First Aid. See the attached flyer for class descriptions.
Registration: Required. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/wellnessclasses.htm to complete your registration.
Questions? muextwellness@missouri.edu.
Wellness Incentive points awarded upon successful completion of course. Points are awarded by the 15th of the month following the month the course was completed. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.