Wellness Programs
Community-oriented Wellness Promotion
We have presented interactive workshops on healthful eating for community groups. Our registered dietitians write nutrition columns in the Iowa City Press-Citizen about food safety and healthy eating.
Past columns:
- Celebrate National Nutrition Month by Rethinking Your Plate -- March 2012
- Three Family Habits Lead to Healthier Future for Children -- September 2011
- Filling Your Plate with Color the Mediterranean Way -- March 2011
- Lifestyle Changes Can Lower Breast Cancer Risk -- October 2010
- Support a Health-Promoting Community - July 2010
- Handy Herbs Perk Up Food Flavor - May 2010
- Positive Food Messages - March 2010
- Beans add Health to Meals without adding Cost - January 2010
- American Diabetes Month - November 2009
- Fall for New Ways to Enjoy Whole Grains - September 2009
- Grilling's OK, But Don't Get Burnt - July 2009
- Spring into a Food Adventure - May 2009
- National Nutrition Month - March 2009
- Cold Weather Comfort - February 2009
- Celebrate a Healthful Harvest - November 2008
- Tailgating Touchdowns - September 2008
- Bountiful Benefits - July 2008
In addition, the Nutrition Center can be a resource for organizations or civic groups who would like to have us develop or share the following:
- Presentations on health and nutrition topics
- Printed materials to promote healthful lifestyles targeted at specific age groups
- Recommendations for healthy event menus