RA Health Programming Guide - Nutrition

Use these materials to inform your residents about eating well at UNC and about cultivating a positive body image!

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand how to make healthy eating choices in the campus environment (in dining halls, on the go, with friends, etc.)
2. Think about body image and how to support themselves and each other

Materials:

Laptop/projector, easel with notepad, markers, chosen activity materials, handouts

Preparation:

Print desired handouts, gather activity materials, create activity prizes (optional)

Workshop:

There are two PowerPoint presentations available for this topic. One is on basic balanced eating and how to do so on campus. This presentation is about 10-15 minutes long. The second is on body image and eating disorders. This presentation is about 30 minutes long. However, if you would like to focus only on body image or only on eating disorders, cutting the time in half, you could do that too! There are also several activities for you to choose from to make this workshop as long or short as you like, somewhere between 30 – 60 minutes.

There is also a short presentation on nutrition and fitness that serves as an introduction to a Jeopardy-style game on those topics called Food and Fitness for the Win. This presentation and activity together take about 60 mins, and there is a handout to go with them. Don't forget to check out the Nutrition Resources page for more info!

Note on Framing: It’s possible that many undergraduates who are interested in nutrition might be concerned about weight loss or appearance rather than health. When you’re talking with your residents about nutrition, during this workshop or otherwise, emphasize that a balanced diet (and physical activity) is important because it gives you the nutrients and energy your body needs to do well day-to-day and in the long-run. It’s also one of the most important ways to prevent disease! Though talking about a healthy body-image is important, too, do so in a way that embraces all sizes and does not idealize a single body-type.

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Activities Available:

Create Your Own Trail Mix

Food and Fitness for the Win!

Hall Challenge

Nutrition Workshop Intro

What’s on Your Plate?

Bulletin Boards Available:

Fats and Oils

Body Image Bulletin Board

Colorful Foods

Handouts Available: