Avoid referring to foods or meals as simply “good or bad.” Instead, focus on the nourishing quality of different foods.
Recognize that individuals have different levels of accessibility to nutritious foods based on their socioeconomic status and resources available to them.
Recognize that individuals have different levels of accessibility to nutritious foods based on their socioeconomic status and resources available to them.
Recognize that everyone has their own relationship with food and be mindful about any assumptions you may have regarding how different people engage with food.
Avoid messages surrounding weight, shape or size, including using terms like “the freshman 15.”
Activities
Foster a discussion over the importance of respecting foods from all cultures and acknowledge how residents might engage with food for various reasons (i.e.: enjoyment, tradition, social connection, physiological function, community).
Direct students to CMHC/UHS workshops on nutrition topics. Further information on workshops can be found here.
Have students do the 10-minute Raisin Meditation activity to practice mindful eating.
Practice meal planning with your group by having them brainstorm one balanced meal with the recommended food groups.