National Nutrition Month®: Practical Strategies for Meaningful Family Mealtimes
Our 2025 theme for National Nutrition Month, Food Connects Us, highlights the important role food plays in our health, culture and relationships. Last week, the Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) invited you to [re]connect with your food by learning more about where your food comes from and how to prepare nutritious meals at home. This week, we encourage you to consider moving toward a healthier lifestyle by:
- exploring the rich connection between cooking, food and culture and
- seeking professional nutritional guidance
So, what are the related action items for this week?
Action Item 1: Join Family Meals: Cooking, Connection and Culture hosted by wellness partner UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, March 18, 1-2 p.m.
Action Item 2: Seek Professional Guidance
Here are some resources available to NOVA employees for personalized nutrition guidance:
- Health insurance providers like Anthem and Aetna also offer health coaching to eligible full-time state employees—check your Va. Employee Health and Wellness Benefits Guide for more details.
- TimelyCare also offers health coaching for ALL employees regardless of benefits status.
- CommonHealth also offers the Sweet Surrender Campaign and Focus on Fiber. Check it out!
- WeightWatchers is an available option. All benefits-eligible Commonwealth of Virginia employees, spouses and adult dependents (18+) are eligible for the discounted WeightWatchers/CommonHealth membership for as low as $9.75 per month.
These actions can help you achieve personal wellness goals and develop a deeper appreciation for the role food plays in your life. Stay tuned for upcoming Nutrition Month insights!
—Dahlia Henry-Tett, chief wellness officer, HR
