Education Seminars, Cooking Demos and Grocery Store Tours

 

Call 645-8049 or email slwade@columbus.gov to register.

2013 Healthy Eating Calendar at-a-glance

 

Smart Snacking Seminar: Looking for a 3 o'clock fix? How about a post-workout energy boost? Join a Registered Dietitian to get tips and healthy snack ideas that will get you through any craving.  The seminar is 30 minutes long with an optional 15 minute Q&A session afterwards.  Light snacks will be provided.

 

Mindful Eating for the Mindleess Eater:  Ever eat a whole bag of chips when you’re not even hungry? If so, count yourself among the millions who are victims of mindless eating.  Join us as  Registered Dietitian talks about how you can turn mindless eating into mindlessly eating better -- and maybe even lose weight loss- simply by making little changes such as eating off smaller plates. Light snacks will be provided.

• June 26th 12:00pm-1:00pm at Columbus Public Health, room 119C

 

Cooking Demonstration: This cooking demo is just for City of Columbus employees! The Head Chef will prepare several tasty gluten-free samples while a Registered Dietitian discusses the health benefits cooking at home.  Family members may register if the class is not full.

 

Grocery Store Tour:  This tour is just for City of Columbus employees!  Explore the Giant Eagle Market District store with their Registered Dietitian and learn to how to fill your cart with healthy foods without breaking the bank!  Family members may register if the class is not full.

 

 Giant Eagle Market District in Upper Arlington offers free grocery stour tours, nutrition newsleters, nutrition guides, cooking demos and a variety of affordable healthy eating and weight loss classes.  Click here for more information.

 

Learn More

Children's Health	Men's Health
Food and Nutrition Topics	Seasonal and Holiday Eating
Food Safey	Sports and Exercise
Healthy Aging	Women's Health
Health Conditions	Resources in Other Languages
Healthy Weight

 

Healthy Eating Fact Sheets

20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruit and Veggies	Healthy Choices when Eating Out
Bring your Snacks with You!	Healthy Eating on the Run
Build a Healthy Plate	Healthy Snacks for Kids
Color Your Plate with Salad	Healthy Eating Tips for Older Adults
Dietary Guidelines for Americans	Healthy Snacks for Teens and Adults
2010 Dietary Guidelines Appendices	Portion Distortion
Eat Right for a Healthy Weight	Power up with Breakfast
Eat Smart at Work	Reading Nutrition Labels
Everyday Eating for a Healthier You	What is a Serving?

 

 

Healthy Meetings

Offering healthy food choices and opportunities to be physically active at meetings can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.  The City of Columbus encoruages all employees to utlize the Healthy Meeting Guidelines created by Columbus Public Health at each event you host.


Play this video at your next meeting to incorporate a physical activity break!