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| SU Ag Center Extension Associate Ellen McKnight discusses the USDA MyPlate Food Guidelines during the July 6 'Live, Learn to Eat!,' nutrition education series at the SU Intramural Sports Complex. |
Baton Rouge, LA – This
summer, the SU Ag Center has partnered with the Southern University Intramural
Sports Complex’s Jaguar FitNation Wellness initiative. The purpose of the
initiative is to provide SU students, faculty, staff and alumni with activities
and resources that promote healthy lifestyle changes.
Nena V. Gipson,
Intramural Sports Complex Fitness & Wellness Director and Ellen C.
McKnight, SU Ag Center Extension Associate, launched the initiative on July 6, 2016
with a nutrition education lunch and learn series. The series covers an array
of nutrition topics and is entitled Live,
Learn to Eat! Classes are held at the Intramural Sports Complex on the
first Wednesday of the month from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. If you would like to attend
one of the remaining classes, please register in advance by emailing Mrs.
Gipson at nena_verret-gipson@subr.edu. Space is limited. Upcoming classes are
scheduled for:
Class
Date- August 10, 2016
Registration
Deadline - August 8, 2016
Class
Date – September 7, 2016
Registration
Deadline – September 5, 2016
Class
Date- October 5, 2016
Registration
Deadline - October 3, 2016
For more information
about fitness and wellness programs at the SU Intramural Sports Complex, call
225-771-3212 or e-mail nena_verret-gipson@subr.edu.
For more information
about the SU Ag Center’s nutrition program, call 225-771-2242 or e-mail ellen_mcknight@suagcenter.com.
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