Food and nutrition are important components of many public health concerns. The availability of ultra-processed food is increasing and access to and affordability of nutritious foods is challenging for many, especially marginalized groups. The sustainable production of nutritious food is also a growing concern. still, food is an important celebratory aspect of culture and milestones in many communities. Check out the NPHW website to learn more about food and nutrition in public health.
What's happening on campus?
- Music & The Mosaic: Location: The Commons : 2B23; When: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Friday, April 7th - Food and Nutrition
- Eco-Anxiety Workshop; sponsor Office of Sustainability Register Now
- Tours of The Essential Space; Location: Essential Space, RAC 235; When: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm; sponsor Retriever Essentials
- Hungry to Learn documentary; Location: RAC 230; When: 10:30-12:30; sponsor Retriever Essentials
- Public Health Photo Contest last day; sponsor PH Council of Majors; Instagram @umbcpublichealth
- Noting, Thinking, Feeling. (UMBC Employees) Location: online; When: 11-11:15 am & 1-1:15 pm. Sponsor: Employee Benefits Division. Silence your chattering mind monkeys for 15 minutes and note the sensations and thoughts that arise. Suspend judgment as you practice simply acknowledging and releasing them as they come up - it's very freeing! Registration is required based on the time you choose.
-Love Quest- Healthy Relationships ENDS: 4:00 PM; sponsor Office of Health Promotion
-Public Health Pledge; sponsor APHA
- Building Trust and Trustworthiness in Public Health; Webinar; 4-5:30 ET; sponsor APHA Ethics Section Register Here
