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Written in collaboration with FCHS Intern & Institute for Women’s Leadership Scholar Yarisleida Garcia.
Hey Mercer County!
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? It’s the perfect time to dive into fun, easy ways to evaluate your eating habits and discover simple steps to support a healthier lifestyle! To celebrate, Ricardo Kairios, Family and Community Health Sciences Educator (assistant professor), hosted an interactive and informative Wellness Wednesday with FCHS webinar on the amazing tools available at MyPlate.gov—a fantastic resource designed to help you make balanced nutritional choices.
Webinar: MyPlate, My Way: Celebrating National Nutrition Month
- Free printable guides and materials to help you develop strategies for healthier habits.
- How to use MyPlate and integrate it into your daily routine.
- Online tools that simplify meal planning and track your progress toward wellness goals.
Want to learn more about MyPlate? Ricardo also wrote a quick read in the Visions Newsletter titled “Planning Nutritious Meals Using MyPlate”, where he dives deeper into these resources.
Want to keep learning?
Join us for the Wellness Wednesdays with FCHS webinar series every Wednesday at 12:30 PM EST! Learn from experts in the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension. All sessions are free, take about 30 – 45 minutes, and are held via Zoom. You can also access recorded webinars on the FCHS website.
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