March is National Nutrition Month! Find benefits-related resources on:
- Nutrition education
- GLP-1 side effects and nutrition
- Recipes and meal prep support
- Finding a dietitian
Grow your nutrition know-how with Wellbeats
Wellbeats offers classes and courses on:
- Cooking delicious and nutritious meals at home
- Nutrition basics
- Snacking well
- Meal prepping like a pro
- Managing GLP-1 side effects
- Getting kids involved
- Supporting brain and gut health
To browse nutrition classes, log in to the Wellbeing Program portal and find Wellbeats in the Programs tab. Once you’re in the Wellbeats portal, search for nutrition and filter based on your interests.
If this is your first time using the platform, here’s how to get started with Wellbeats.
Learn about the new federal dietary guidelines
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans support higher protein intakes, full-fat milk in school lunch, and "real food." But are they based on new science or new politics? Explore the guidelines in a Wellbeing Program webinar with the University’s Dr. Joanne Slavin.
Date: March 24, noon–1 p.m.
Wellbeing Points: 200
Register here
About the presenter
Dr. Joanne Slavin is a professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition on the Twin Cities campus. She has authored over 350 scientific articles with her graduate students on dietary fiber, carbohydrates, whole grains, gut health, and brain health. She is a registered dietician.
Consult with a dietitian
Nutritional counseling is generally covered by the University’s medical plans if provided by a registered dietitian. If you are on the Elect/Essential or ACO plan, you will need a referral from your primary care physician for in-network coverage.
Contact Medica Customer Service at 952-992-1814 or 877-252-5558 to discuss what services are covered or find a provider.
Note: Medical plan coverage does not include charges for weight loss programs, nutritional supplements, food, over-the-counter appetite suppressants, vitamins, or exercise therapy.
Get help with diabetes prevention and management
You can get nutritional support focused on diabetes prevention and management from Omada®.
If accepted into a program, you’ll have access to a health coach who will help you build healthy routines that work for you. The program is not about counting calories or avoiding foods you "can't eat" and things you "shouldn't do." Instead, Omada programming focuses on trying new foods.
Learn more and see if you qualify at omadahealth.com/umn.
Bonus: Employees and spouses who are eligible for the program can automatically earn Wellbeing Points for participating.