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