The Healthy U program offers far-reaching health and wellness programs focused on education, self-care, behavioral changes, and disease prevention, as well as lifestyle modification and intervention. Program formats include on-site, self-paced and group programs.
One aspect of a healthy lifestyle is establishing good nutrition habits and maintaining a healthy weight. The key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn't about short-term dietary changes. It's about a lifestyle that includes healthy eating, regular physical activity, and balancing the number of calories you consume with the number of calories your body uses. Our programs provide motivation and encouragement that will assist employees with achieving their personal goals.
“Spring Into Wellness”
February 27 – May 4, 2012
Cost: $30 Wellness DollarsShake off the winter blues and get moving! During this 8-week challenge you’ll track your level of physical activity and healthy eating habits, participate in optional energizer activities, educational workshops and weigh-ins. Activities will be scheduled at various times and locations on the Newark campus.
Cooking Demonstrations
Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
Cost $10 Wellness DollarsRegardless of how much cooking experience you have, you will be able to prepare healthy foods that taste good. Learn healthy recipes and cooking techniques from a trained chef. Participants are given the opportunity to taste samples of the dishes after the demonstration. Demos are offered twice a year during the fall and spring semesters.
