Programs for Parents

How can parents promote physical activity and healthy eating habits?

• Be active with your child
• Be a role model by making physical activity a priority for yourself
• Encourage your family to “Sit down, slow down, savor and enjoy”
• Engage in healthy eating habits yourself

How can Drexel University’s Nutrition Education Program help you?

Drexel University nutrition educators provide nutrition workshops at school sponsored events.  Some topics that can be presented at these events include MyPyramid (www.mypyramid.gov), Eating Healthy When Eating Out, Healthy Snacks, Alternatives to Sugary Beverages, Reducing Fat in Your Diet and others. 

In addition to nutrition workshops, we have a wide selection of newsletters on a variety of topics that might interest you.