Nutrition Programs

Notice Regarding Wellness Program

Specialty Programming Overview

Ohio University benefits-eligible employees and their spouses/partners are invited to participate in cohort-based specialty programming aimed at supporting healthy habits. 

Two nutrition-based programs exist under this offering: Mindful Eating (January-March) and Practical Nutrition (September-November). Details about these programs can be found below. 

In addition to nutrition-based programming, employees/spouses/partners can also participate in Risk Reduction. 

Mindful Eating Specialty Class: 

If you are ready to toss the New Year diet tradition and heal your relationship with food and your body, this is the program for you. In this 6-module program, you will not only learn the foundations of Mindful Eating, but also how to use these concepts when eating for your best health, eating out and meal planning. You will look at the reasons why you eat and gain the tools, skills and support you need to avoid emotional eating. You will learn to listen to your body’s cues and how to best respond to them. This updated program is packed with new information, research and fun!

• Eligibility: This program is available to all Ohio University benefits-eligible employees and their spouses/partners. The course is facilitated via Teams, so is open to all work types (remote/in-person/hybrid) and locations.
• Dates: The 6-module program meets (virtually via Teams) every other week, January through March, annually.
• Cost: $0, thanks to support from Ohio University Benefits Office
• Registration for the next cohort will open in December 

Practical Nutrition Specialty Class:

We find that many people know what they are “supposed to do” when it comes to nutrition, but not how to do it in a way that fits their lifestyle. Practical Nutrition will provide you with the “how” that you have been looking for. You will learn new skills and get fresh ideas to improve your nutrition intake. You will also walk away with delicious recipes to try with your family.

In this six-session program, participants will meet every other week via Teams, where our Registered Dietitian, Louise Cruz RDN, LD,  will present on specific topics (noted below). This will then be followed by pre-recorded food demonstrations to support the topic. You will receive recipes after each presentation and will be encouraged to share your own recipes with the group.

Topics include: fruits and vegetables, fats and oils, label reading, plant based meals, meal planning/savvy shopping, and creating new habits.

The current cohort meets every other Friday at noon EST, September 13-November 22 (Fall 2024 meeting dates: 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/22).

Registration for the Fall 2024 Cohort is now closed.