Framingham State Nutrition Club

The Holiday HodgePodge, The Nutrition Career Symposium, and the Cook Book project with Bridle Path Apartments!

The Nutrition Club is so proud to have been a part of the Cook Book project with Bridle Path Apartments, Boston Senior Home Care, and POAH communities using a grant they received from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Eating Well at Every Age! Our members did nutritional analyses and gave nutrition tips for resident recipes, and helped launch the cookbook with a cooking demo featuring fresh fruits and vegetables from Fair Foods.

Enviro-Beef Information/Recipes from Food Sustainability Day March 27, 2018
Beef's Impact on Your Environment
" Cows are the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions
" The production of 2.2 lbs. of beef creates the same size carbon foot print as driving one car 99 miles
" The production of beef requires twenty-eight times more land and eleven times more water when compared to poultry and pork products.
" The average American daily eats the equivalent of beef found in 3 hamburgers
Beef's Impact on Your Health
" Diets high in red meat consumption are linked to colin cancer and heart disease
" Cancer and heart disease are two of the five leading causes of death among young adults ages 20-49 in Massachusetts (2017)
" Beef products usually contain more saturated fat than other protein sources
" Replacing some of the beef in a recipe with a favorite vegetable is a delicious way to reduce health risks associated with red meat consumption

The Sustainability Day Fair will be next Tuesday March 27th from 11:30-1:30pm in the FSU Dining Commons! Games, Free Food, and Prizes!

http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/news-center/member-updates/from-our-leaders/academy-letter-opposing-cassidy-graham-proposal

Something to read and think about.

Academy Letter Opposing Cassidy-Graham Bill The Academy strongly opposes the American Health Care Act, as amended by the Graham-Cassidy proposal.

There is a great opportunity to get involved in diabetes education and awareness with the "Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes" hosted by the American Diabetes Association. The event in Worcester is this coming Sunday September 24th, but there will be another event in Boston on October 21st!

Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes It starts with YOU! Take the lead, fundraise for a cure. Together we can Stop Diabetes.

So much is happening with microbiome research, it is important to keep up to date!
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/07/well/live/can-i-test-the-health-of-my-gut-microbiota.html

Can I Test the Health of My Gut Microbiota? All it takes is a f***l sample and a fee. But you may not learn much about the health of your microbiome.

Still looking for a Summer job? The Metro West YMCA is looking for help with the snack bar at their Clearbrook Swim Club facility. A fun atmosphere with the potential to make a difference in the healthy choices young people make!

If interested, contact Jeanne Sherlock at: [email protected]

Interesting news in nutrition!
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/sewing-machine-surgery-helps-weight-loss-without-cutting-n768531

'Sewing Machine' Surgery Helps Weight Loss Without Cutting 'Sewing Machine' Endoscopic Bariatric Surgery Technique Cuts Pounds, Not Skin

Hello everyone! Newton-Wellesley Hospital is hiring part-time Room Service Ambassadors. This is great experience for nutrition students and they have flexible hours for the summer and during the semester. Also, it counts toward coordinated program application hours!
Click on this link to apply online:
https://partners.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=3035915

Room Service Ambassador, Part Time Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

Hello Everyone! Tomorrow is the big day! Sustainability Day will be held in the McCarthy dining hall from 11:30am to 1:30pm. It's free to get in and there will be lots of nutrition information and free samples. Come join in on the fun!