Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month! This month, WSU Dining, University Recreation, and the Center for Civic Engagement are celebrating the importance of making smart food choices, building healthy eating habits, and staying active. Explore the variety of events happening throughout March—designed to help students actively engage in nutrition-focused activities and discover ways to support their health and wellness.
Want to learn more about what you’re eating? Check out NetNutrition®, our online tool that provides nutritional details for menu items across our Dining Centers, Espresso Bars, and Markets. With NetNutrition®, you can filter foods by dietary needs, explore meal options, and build balanced meals with ease.
Need personalized guidance? WSU’s Registered Dietitian and Assistant Director of Health & Wellness, Martha Flores, is here to support you. She can assist with managing food allergies and intolerances, navigating the dining centers, offering tips for eating on a budget, and providing guidance on healthy eating and dietary preferences like vegan or vegetarian diets. Book an appointment with WSU's Registered Dietitian and Assistant Director of Health & Wellness.
Calendar of Events
Meal Prep & Cooking Workshops: Tuesday, March 3, Thursday, March 5
Students will learn food safety, knife skills, and meal preparation techniques. They’ll prepare meals to take home. All ingredients are provided!
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: The Den, Northside Café
Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: The Den, Northside Café
Backcountry Cooking Demo: Wednesday, March 4
Learn to cook affordable, nutritious, and delicious backcountry meals while trying out two types of backpacking stoves. Ingredients and equipment included.
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Outdoor Recreation Center Lobby
FRIYAY Fitness for Nutrition Month: Fridays, March 6 & 27
Celebrate Nutrition Month with a free FRIYAY Pliates class from UREC!
Date: Friday, March 6
TIme: 4:15 -5:00 p.m.
Location: Chinook 22
Date: Friday, March 27
Time: 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Chinook 22
Grocery Store Tours with Martha: Tuesday, March 10, Wednesday, March 11
Students will join WSU Dining’s Registered Dietitian and Assistant Director of Health & Wellness for a tour of Safeway! They’ll learn how to stick to a grocery list, discover new food facts, and understand nutrition labels. All participants will receive a Safeway gift card. Transportation is provided.
Meet Up Location: Cougar Food Pantry (CUB)
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mobile Farmer's Market: Friday, March 13
Fresh local produce for sale with assistance available for cutting and prepping.
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Southside Market
5 Days of Cooking Kits: March 23 - March 27
Pick up a free meal kit featuring foods from a different culture each day: Mexico, India, Halal, Japan, and Nigeria. Available while supplies last.
Date: March 23 - 27
Time: 11 a.m. - Noon
Location: Cougar Food Pantry (CUB)