Learn how to pack a healthy lunch at the employee nutrition fair

The Benefits and Wellness Department invites the UTSW community out on Tuesday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brookriver campus (Room 109 South) for a nutrition fair. Come learn how to pack a healthy lunch and gather information on gluten free, vegan, and plant-based food options. By introducing healthy eating techniques, we hope to promote a healthy work environment.

Community vendors and select UTSW departments will also be in attendance with samples and healthy eating information for your entire household:

  • American Heart Association - Learn more about heart healthy foods
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas - Healthy eating
  • Bonding Paws & Hearts - Pet health
  • Health Enhancement Systems - Register for Spring into Motion
  • Naturally Slim - Special appearance by Marcia Upson, RN, MS, FNP-C, President of Naturally Slim
  • Smoothie King - Samples will be available
  • Steel City Pops - Samples will be available
  • WW Studios (formerly known as Weight Watchers)
  • UT Southwestern departments
    • Benefits and Wellness
    • Clinical Nutrition - Demo on how to create lunch in a mason jar
    • Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs - Selfie booth and photo sharing on Instagram and Twitter
    • Employee Assistance Program - Emotional and stress eating
    • Ophthalmology - Foods that help your eyesight
    • Oral Surgery - Healthy food and healthy teeth

Shuttle service to Brookriver is available on the regular service schedule.