HR Update

Nutrition Resources

March is National Nutrition Month! Find benefits-related resources to help you learn more about nutrition, recipes and meal prep, finding a dietitian, and more. 

Build Habits and Knowledge With the Wellbeing Program

Explore Mental Health and Nutrition in Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing Workshops

Dates and times: March 26, April 2, April 9; noon–1:15 p.m.

In this three-part webinar series, you’ll learn dietary strategies used to support mental and cognitive health. University employees and spouses can register for free through the support of the Wellbeing Program. Earn 200 Wellbeing Points per workshop.

Learn more about the “Mental Health and Nutrition” series. 

Meal Prep Like a Pro With Wellbeats

Did you know that meal prepping helps you make healthier food choices? Get tips for meal prepping through Wellbeats’ “Simply Prepped” series. To find the “Simply Prepped” videos, log in to the Wellbeing Program portal and find Wellbeats in the Programs tab. Once you’re in the Wellbeats portal, go to Programs and search for Simply Prepped.

If this is your first time using the platform, here’s how to get started with Wellbeats.

More Nutrition Support From the University Medical Plan

Consult With a Dietitian 

Nutritional counseling is generally covered by the University’s medical plans as long as a registered dietitian provides it. 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 programs provided by Omada®.

If accepted into a program, you’ll have access to a health coach who will help you build healthy routines around what you love to do and where you want the most support. 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 for Omada.

Bonus: Employees and spouses who are eligible for the program can automatically earn Wellbeing Points for participating.

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