Nutritional Wellness – Page 25

Lunch & Learn: What do food labels REALLY mean?

What:	What do food labels REALLY mean?
When:	Thursday, January 16, 2014 12:10 – 1 p.m. OR 4:40 – 5:30 p.m.
Where:	University Union, Phoenix A
Presenter:	Laura Stalland, Dietetics Intern Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with an emphasis in Nutrition
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between “low fat” and ” fat free” or even what “organic” vs. “natural” REALLY mean when reading a food label? Come learn how to quickly scan various food products, and figure out which ones work best for you and your health goals!
Have a topic you would like to suggest for a lunch and learn or future wellness event? Take the 2014 Wellness Committee programming survey to provide us with your thoughts and feedback.
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Healthy Holiday Choices Potluck

What:	Healthy Holiday Choices Potluck
When:	Tuesday, December 3, 2013 12 – 1 p.m.
Where:	University Union, Phoenix C
DID YOU KNOW? The average American holiday dinner is loaded with 3000 calories and 229g of fat. By swapping more traditional foods for healthier ones, you can drop this consumption significantly while also getting more vital nutrients out of your meal. Join your co-workers and share a healthy version of your holiday favorites! Visit the websites below to gather some ideas on what to bring and how to shift your holiday menu to cut down on unnecessary calories! Please feel free to sign up for a menu item and/or send us a copy of your recipe so we can share with all who attend.http://www.cookinglight.com/entertaining/holidays-occasions/ultimate-holiday-cookbook-recipes-00400000030287/ http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/holiday_collection_1 http://www.foodnetwork.com/holiday-central-healthy-tips/package/index.html ** Silverware, plates, napkins, cups and water will be provided. Tips and Tricks for Healthy Eating this Holiday Season Eat a snack before dinner. Enjoy some fruits and vegetables before getting to your meal to avoid overeating. Exercise early and keep moving! Working out early ensures that you will get some time for yourself and work off some calories before loading up! Manage beverage consumption- holiday beverages are laden with calories- be conscious of the non-food calories you are consuming. Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Lunch and Learn: Okinawan Diet and Lifestyle

What:	Wellness Lunch and Learn Okinawan Diet and Lifestyle
When:	Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12 – 12:40 p.m.
Where:	University Union Phoenix B
Dr. Akishi Oshita from of Cornerstone Chiropractic will be giving a nutrition and lifestyle presentation on the Okinawan Diet. This people of Okinawa Japan have some of the longest life expectancy in the world. In addition, Okinawans have very low rates of cancer in comparison to Americans. Dr. Aki who is originally from Japan, will be discussing this diet and lifestyle. Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Wellness Committee Fruit & Vegetable Challenge

The Wellness Committee is sponsoring a month long nutrition challenge encouraging employees to track their fruit and vegetable consumption and increase their daily servings.

Throughout the month of November, employees are encouraged to keep track of their daily servings of fruit and vegetables on the tracking forms provided. At the end of each week, participants will turn in their tracking form to wellness@uwgb.edu and weekly drawings will be held for prizes. At the end of the month, a grand prize drawing will be held, with the winner receiving two Green Bay Gamblers Tickets.

Details on the Fruit and Vegetable Challenge and Tracking Forms.

If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Committee at wellness@uwgb.edu.

Festival Foods 6th Annual Turkey Trot

What:	Festival Foods 6^th Annual Turkey Trot
When:	Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28^th8:00 a.m.
Where:	ShopKo Hall (Next to the Resch Center) 1901 S. Oneida Street Green Bay
Register Now for this fun event! Register before October 31^st for just $18, which includes a bib, timing chip (for 5 milers), post-race refreshments, long sleeved t-shirt AND a pumpkin pie! Visit http://www.festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com for race information and other locations.The Turkey Trot offers two events – a five mile run and a two mile walk – to accommodate participants of all ages and abilities. Attendees enjoy the upbeat music, high quality long-sleeved t-shirts and free Festival Foods pumpkin pies at the finish line that they can take home and enjoy with their family. New this year- the Dog Jog, a separate group just for dogs and their humans. The Dog Jog will start at the back of the 2 mile event. The Turkey Trot benefits the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA in communities Festival serves. Both of those organizations provide volunteers in return for monetary proceeds. In the past five years, the Turkey Trot has donated more than $681,000! Register Now for this fun event! Attached to this e-mail is a helpful training guide for the days leading up to this event! Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Benefits Open Lab Sessions

This year we will once again be offering Benefits Open Lab Sessions. Stop by any of the following open lab sessions to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2014 benefits changes, and receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.

Open Lab Sessions:

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9^thTime: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Friday, Oct. 11^thTime: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15^thTime: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Thursday, Oct. 17^thTime: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Monday, Oct. 21^stTime: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 23^rdTime: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29^thTime: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 30^th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Friday, Nov. 1^st
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair
Monday, October 7, 2013
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
University Union-Phoenix Rooms

The benefits fair will provide you with the opportunity to learn more information about your benefits and options you have during the annual It’s Your Choice enrollment period. This year’s annual It’s Your Choice open enrollment period is October 7^th– November 1^st. Representatives from over 25 vendors will be available during the fair. More information regarding the 2014 open enrollment period will be sent out later this week, from both the UWGB Payroll & Benefits office as well as from the UW System Administration office.