Campus Dining celebrates National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and Vanderbilt Campus Dining is excited to announce a monthly series of educational events designed to support healthy eating, developed in collaboration with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s campaign highlights the importance of macronutrients as part of a balanced diet.
Throughout the month, Campus Dining will be offering a variety of healthy menu options in its dining halls. Additionally, registered dietitian Emily Svennevik will host several fun and educational events that will be themed around a different macronutrient each week.
Week 1 (March 6-10) will feature healthy proteins, and include the following events:
- March 7 – protein ball sampling, created by Chef Doug Best, from 11am-1pm at Rand Dining Center
- March 8 – to celebrate International Women’s Day and Registered Dietitian Day, women-owned brands will be featured from 11am-1pm at Rand Dining Center
- March 9 – vegan crab cake sampling at EBI during lunch, featuring Mind Blown-brand sustainable protein
Week 2 (March 20-24) features healthy fats, and include the following event:
- March 23 – healthy fat food sampling, developed by Chef Lakendra Davis at Rand from 11am-1pm
Week 3 (March 27-31) wraps up the celebration by featuring carbohydrates at the following events:
- March 28 – gluten-free tabling event at Rand Dining Center from 11am-1pm, hosted in collaboration with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Celiac Clinic
- March 30 – food demonstration and giveaway featuring Chef Audrey Patterson, from 11am-1pm at Rand Dining Center
- March 31 – popcorn giveaway all day at Zeppos Dining Hall
Vanderbilt Campus Dining is committed to providing high-quality, nutritious meals to students, faculty, and staff. For the latest news and information about Campus Dining’s National Nutrition Month events, be sure to subscribe to DiningNews text alerts (text ‘DiningNews’ to 55744 to sign up) and stay tuned to the @VandyCampusDining Instagram account.