As parents, you should be setting a good food example for your children. Research shows that healthy food and drink choices are especially important for children’s growing bodies and minds. Here are some simple tips and tricks to help you become a good nutritional role model.
- Keep healthy foods front and center
- Involve your family in the meal planning and cooking
- Teach your family how to read food labels
- Be realistic! Have that cookie!
To access the WELCOA Health Bulletin – “HEALTHY EATING FOR THE WHOLE FAM” as well as other health and safety topics such as “Understanding Your Risk of Blood Cloths”, “Healthy Aging”, “Health Perks of Pets”, visit https://hr.uconn.edu/worklife/ and click "WELCOA Health Bulletins" under QUICK LINKS.
September’s WELCOA Health Bulletin highlights facts surrounding healthy eating, blood clots, healthy aging, and benefits of having pets.
To access the September Well Balanced Monthly Newsletter, please visit https://hr.uconn.edu/well-balanced/
Be sure to check back each month for more helpful and informative bulletins.
Please Note:
Physical Fitness, Wellness, and Work Life Classes and Webinars Available on the Human Resources Website:
Past recorded physical fitness classes, wellness webinars, and work life webinars are now available on the Human Resources website: https://hr.uconn.edu/well-being-events-archive/. If you need an accommodation to participate in any of the materials or presentations, please email worklife@uconn.edu.
For more information, contact: Michelle Monko/Human Resources at michelle.monko@uconn.edu