Live Well

The Live Well podcast explores the voices and experiences of students, staff, and faculty at Mount Royal University. This podcast is intended to be conversation-based, informal, and all about hearing from our MRU community. We will cover a range of health topics and invite people from all across campus to share their experiences and insights. This podcast is hosted by the Healthy Campus Team of Wellness Services.

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Food & Nutrition as a Student

August 25, 2022 • Healthy Campus Team • Season 2 • Episode 1

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Podcast Transcript: https://bit.ly/3URjeZt

Episode Title:
Food & Nutrition as a Student

Speakers:
Denika Hartwick, Psychology Student, Peer to Peer Mental Health Educator
Rachel Timmermans, VP External 2021-2022, SAMRU
Dr. Lynne Lafave, Associate Professor, Department of Health and Physical Education
Telaina Sewers (she/her), Health Promotion Specialist, Wellness Services

Length of Time:
27 minute

Description:
In this episode, students and faculty discuss the following questions:

How does nutrition impact students and academic success?
What are some good study snack ideas?
Why is water intake an important part of nutrition and how does it support success?
How can we incorporate nutritious food into our diet while staying in a budget?
What are some easy meal planning tips if we feel we do not have the time or energy to meal plan?

Resources Mentioned:

SAMRU Good Food Box

SAMRU Reception | Z222 | https://samru.ca/whatwedo/programs/food-security/goodfoodbox/

SAMRU Free Breakfast Program

Peer Support Centre | Z210 | https://samru.ca/whatwedo/programs/food-security/#free-breakfast

SAMRU Food & Hygiene Cupboard

Peer Support Centre | Z210 | https://samru.ca/whatwedo/programs/food-security/#food-hygiene

SAMRU Care Cupboards

Various Locations (B wing 2nd floor, EA main floor, EB main floor, MRU library main floor, Cougars Concourse) | https://samru.ca/whatwedo/programs/food-security/#Care-Cupboards