Healthy Campus Week (September 19-23) will be a celebration of healthy living at NC State. As a national leader in healthy campus initiatives, NC State Dining will highlight healthy eating on campus this week with a series of planned and surprise events promoting healthier lifestyles for students, faculty and staff.
In a joint endeavor, NC State Dining, University Recreation and Student Health Services have partnered to promote various events throughout the year, culminating in the sponsored events during Healthy Campus Week. NC State Dining’s Director of Nutrition and Wellness and Registered Dietitian, Lisa Eberhart, emphasizes these events are focused on raising awareness that can continue throughout the year.
“We want Healthy Campus Week to become Healthy Campus ‘Year’ for our students, faculty and staff. This week is about promoting healthy habits that will hopefully carry on long term. This initiative is a great starting point,” said Eberhart.
Events will include healthy cooking demonstrations by chefs from Barilla Pasta and Dannon Yogurt that encourage students, faculty and staff to make healthy choices when preparing meals. Interested participants can also look for surprise events by following NC State Dining on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by searching #HealthyCampusWeek. Other events include interactive exhibits and group fitness classes around campus provided by University Recreation.
In addition, NC State Dining is scheduled to make an exciting announcement in association with University Recreation and Student Health Services on Tuesday, September 20 at 3:30 p.m. on the Stafford Lawn at Talley Student Union.
Monday, September 19: Healthy Cooking Demonstration by Barilla Pasta
Fountain Dining Hall | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
On the Oval Culinary Creations | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20: Healthy Cooking Demonstration by Barilla Pasta
Clark Dining Hall | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21: Healthy Cooking Demonstration by Dannon Yogurt
1887 Bistro | 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Free saucepan to the first 15 participants in each class.
Friday, September 23: Group Fitness Class- Partner Power Hour Workout
Carmichael Studios B/C | 5:30 p.m.
Register at IMLeagues.com
To learn about surprise wellness activities throughout the week, follow @WellFedWolfpack and #HealthyCampusWeek on Instagram and Twitter.
The Healthier Campus Initiative started in 2014 as part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) program. Since then, NC State as well as 43 other universities across the nation have pledged to uphold a set of 23 guidelines designed to create healthy environments for students across America.
In 2015, NC State was the first university in the nation to complete and carry out all 23 guidelines for PHA’s Healthy Campus Initiative. Additionally, our beloved mascot, Mr. Wuf holds PHA’s 2015 title of Healthiest Mascot. NC State Dining has also recently been recognized as one the Top 10 Gluten Free Colleges by Udi’s Gluten Free and Top 50 College Dining Experiences in the U.S. by College Rank.
NC State Dining is a service of Campus Enterprises, the lead division for retail and hospitality on the NC State campus. For more information on NC State Dining’s Health and Wellness program visit dining.ncsu.edu/healthwellness or contact Lisa Eberhart at 919.513.5310 or ljeberha@ncsu.edu.
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