National Nutrition Month®
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month to Eat Well, Live Well!
Farmers' Market
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In the Summer and Fall, shop the weekly Vanderbilt Farmers' Market for fresh-picked or prepared items, local produce, dairy items, artisan breads, and more!
What Do I Say When…I Feel Negatively About My Body or Weight?
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Even though there is much to be learned about healthy nutrition and the reasonable, healthy approach to eating and exercise our heads and hearts often have different perspectives on the matter.
Let's Go OHO!
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The many Health and Wellness resources available to faculty and staff working at One Hundred Oaks.
Understanding Calories - Quantity and Quality
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Calories provide our bodies with the energy we need to survive. The number of calories in a specific food or drink depends on the amount of carbohydrates, fats, and/or proteins it contains.
Put Your Best Fork Forward: Food Choices for a Healthier Lifestyle
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Put Your Best Fork Forward: Food Choices for a Healthier Lifestyle
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and this year’s theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” Melinda Mahoney, Registered Dietitian, shares examples of small changes we can make in our eating habits – one forkful at a time!
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Marissa Wertheimer: Welcome to this edition of the Vanderbilt University Health and Wellness Wellcast.
Understanding Gluten
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The gluten-free craze has swept the nation due to enticing health claims. Many of these claims, however, are not evidence-based. While gluten-free foods are crucial for some individuals, the general population can safely consume products with gluten.
Healthy Catering
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Use this guide when ordering food for catered events at work to provide healthy options.
Introducing the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
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Introducing the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes three main chapters highlighting the themes of this edition:
Chapter 1: Key Elements of Healthy Eating Patterns
Chapter 2: Shifts Needed to Align with Healthy Eating Patterns
Chapter 3: Everyone Has a Role in Supporting Healthy Eating Patterns
The chapters are built around five Guidelines.