For National Nutrition Month®, this year’s theme from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is “Celebrate a world of flavors.” Wellfocused encourages healthy nutrition all year long, but this month the team is excited to explore the diverse world of food with you! Every bite counts, and Wellfocused offers a number of great programs and resources to help you improve and enhance your nutrition.
Join the Wellfocused team to gain a better understanding of nutrition around the world. Visit Calendly.com/wellfocused and sign up for the Shape-Up: National Nutrition Month® sessions that work best for you.
QUESTIONS? Contact the Wellfocused team at wellfocused@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for more information!
Free Nutrition Counseling
Did you know UPHS employees and dependents who are covered under the PennCare PPO medical plan each have access to six free nutrition counseling sessions per year with a Registered Dietitian (RD) from our partner, Corporate Wellness Nutrition? Currently, sessions are offered virtually and you can request a session. You can also find nutrition-themed programs through the Wellfocused platform.
Good Food, Healthy Hospitals Program
UPHS is committed to improving food and beverage options for our employees, staff, patients, visitors, and community by participating in the Good Food, Healthy Hospitals Program (GFHH), a partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Get Healthy Philly, and area hospitals. As part of the initiative, sugar-sweetened beverages were phased out in 2019 to support health and hydration. This past summer, the Health System worked to make changes to vending machines; now, 65 percent of the options meet the definition of a healthy or healthier snack option.