Healthy Eating and Weight
Whether you're at work or at home, eating healthy and managing your weight takes a lot of pre-planning and personal effort. There are many ways Emory can help you make good eating choices and control your weight.
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Learn to develop better eating habits by participating in "Operation Eat Right," an annual nutrition challenge.
In partnership with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, this course provides a foundational, evidence-based introduction to the field, and focused nutrition education for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. 2,500 licenses available on first-come, first-serve basis.
Learn new strategies for making lifestyle changes, including healthy eating and physical activity, to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Eat healthy while at Emory with many fresh, low calorie food options. Look for the Better Choice label to ensure you're getting the healthiest choice.
Shop for fresh, local produce and organic, sustainable products at the Emory Farmers Market, held every Tuesday at 11:00-1:30 on McDonough Plaza.
Buy local, seasonal food directly from farmers by purchasing a share, or membership, in a CSA. Emory offers several opportunities to utilize CSAs with easy, on campus pick-ups.
Get nutritional tips and healthy recipes on Healthy Emory Connect. You can also track your nutritional habits on the mobile app and web platform.