Throughout march, Healthy at Hopkins will be celebrating National Nutrition Month. The theme, “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” serves as a reminder that everyone has the tools to make healthier food choices. Here are some activities open to all Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System employees to keep you fit and eating healthy, which is part of the people priority of Johns Hopkins Medicine’s Strategic Plan:
- Ask a dietitian. A Healthy at Hopkins registered dietitian will be available to answer any nutrition and wellness questions. Dietitians will be on-site on Wednesday, March 8, and Tuesday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hurd Hall at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. They will offer resources, such as breakfast advice, tipsfor eating more fruits and vegetables, and more, to help you take the next step in your nutrition goals.
- National Nutrition Month talk. Learn more about the advantages and issues surrounding today’s most controversial and trendy diets. Attend a talk, “The Best and Worst Dietary Trends,” on Wednesday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to noon in Schaffer Auditorium in The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center, or on Thursday, March 30, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Phipps Building, room 340.
- Yoga Fitness at Work. Start the eight-week fitness series on Monday, March 20, in The Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Meyer 2 gym. Space is limited, so visit the Healthy at Hopkins website to sign up now.
- Freshstart, a four-week tobacco cessation class, begins Monday, March 6. Benefit-eligible employees may earn the tobacco credit by completing this series.
- Share your healthy knowledge. Submit your favorite healthy recipe on the Healthy at Hopkins website for a chance to be featured on the front page of the portal. Recipes are due by Friday, March 31.
Don’t forget to take advantage of the discount offered to Johns Hopkins employees by numerous area fitness centers. Find a list of participating centers in the Healthy at Hopkins portal. For more details on these and more opportunities, visit healthyathopkins.org. To register and log on, go to my.jh.edu and click on the Healthy at Hopkins logo. Questions? Contact [email protected].