Fall Nutrition Presentation Series
The fall 2023 nutrition presentation series is below and can be attended by students, faculty and staff. Visit the Presentations and Trainings page for additional nutrition presentations and other Student Wellness Center topics.
Intuitive Eating: 10 Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food
Do you worry about what to eat, feel like you’ve tried one diet after the other, eaten for reasons other than hunger, or struggled to be in tune with and trust what your body needs? This interactive presentation will explore the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating for developing a healthier, positive relationship with food and your body.
Date: Tuesday, September 5
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Watch the recording of the Intuitive Eating presentation
Creating Size Acceptance in a World of Weight Stigma
Weight stigma and diet culture are a pervasive issue that affects many people, particularly those in larger bodies. This series is intended for everyone but may be especially helpful for those who have experienced weight stigma and for those who are going into or are part of the health field. This series will explore the following:
- Week 1: Explore weight stigma and diet culture, their impacts, and the benefits of Health At Every Size® and Intuitive Eating.
- Week 2: Explore our understanding and beliefs about health and weight, and what the research really reveals.
- Week 3: Creating size acceptance in institutional spaces.
- Week 4: Creating size acceptance in interpersonal and intrapersonal spaces.
September
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30 – 4 p.m.
Dates: September 7, 14, 21, 28
Registration is now closed for the September series
October
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6-6:30 p.m.
Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24
Register for the October series
November
Day: Mondays
Time: 11:30-12 p.m.
Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27
Registration opens October 6
Weight Loss Drugs: The Bigger Picture
Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have crashed into the market like a tidal wave that has captured people’s interest and desire for achieving weight loss. This presentation will explain how these weight loss drugs work and their intended use, provide considerations for using these drugs, explore why these drugs have become so popular, and identify the potential health and societal consequences of using these drugs. This presentation is part of Recovery Month and will be recorded and made available in the Nutrition Resources folder.
Date: Friday, September 15
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Facilitators: Janele Bayless and Kate Gibbard-Hibbons
Watch the recording of the Weight Loss Drugs presentation
Focus on Food: Nutrition and ADHD
Do you have ADHD and find yourself forgetting to eat, feeling overwhelmed when deciding what to eat, struggling to know what to get at the grocery store, or feeling generally out of control around food? This presentation will address special nutrition considerations for those with ADHD, how appetite suppression from medication can have negative impacts, along with tips and strategies for navigating food to support your nutrition needs. This presentation is part of Recovery Month and will be recorded and made available in the Nutrition Resources folder.
Date: Wednesday, September 20
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Facilitators: Janele Bayless and Erica Butler
Watch the recording of the Nutrition and ADHD presentation
Healthy Eating on a College Budget
Are you constantly grabbing fast food or getting stuck in a rut of eating mac and cheese every day? This presentation will cover ideas and strategies for meal planning and grocery shopping, eating healthy on a budget with quick and convenient options, resources for saving money, and more!
Date: Thursday, October 19
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Facilitators: Janele Bayless and Nick Fowler
Register for the Healthy Eating on a College Budget presentation
Mindful Masculinity: Intuitive Living and Eating for Men
In a world where men's mental health and holistic well-being are crucial and sometimes overlooked, this interactive learning session dives into the realm of mindful masculinity. Join us as we explore how the principles of intuitive living and eating can be harnessed to benefit mental wellness, healthy relationships with food, and promote positive body image. In this thought-provoking workshop, we will delve into the challenges that men face in navigating societal expectations and the impact these can have. We will debunk myths surrounding health and body weight, shedding light on the harmful effects of diet culture on well-being. By promoting awareness of weight stigma, we aim to empower men to challenge these biases and embrace body respect. This is an opportunity to engage in open dialogue to share and listen to other’s life experiences. This event is part of Movember, an awareness month about men’s physical and mental health issues.
Date: Tuesday, November 7
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Facilitators: Janele Bayless and Jake Gorham (Master of Dietetics and Nutrition)