WCHS Hosts Nutrition Education Carnival
February 5, 2024
Winnebago, NE – The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System hosted a Nutrition Education Carnival on Friday, March 8th at the Whirling Thunder Wellness Center gymnasium. This event featured nutrition centered fun for the whole family!
The carnival was a vibrant showcase of educational booths, engaging games, exciting prizes, and lively activities such as face painting. Families and individuals of all ages eagerly participated in interactive sessions to learn about the importance of nutrition in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. From informative displays on balanced diets to seed starting, attendees were immersed in a playful yet educational atmosphere.
According to Wa I pi nagu Program Director Camilla Barajas, "The Nutrition Education Carnival was a fun way to bring valuable knowledge and resources to our community. It was heartening to see families come together to learn and engage in fun activities focused on nutrition. These are not always fun topics, but we had a ton of fun."
The significance of events like the Nutrition Education Carnival cannot be overstated. In a world where not-so-healthy food items are often marketed as healthy, education is necessary to provide displays and visuals to help participants learn what to watch for on food labels. Giving individuals the right tools needed to learn about nutrition is paramount. By empowering the community with knowledge about healthy eating habits, the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System aims to foster a culture of wellness and prevent chronic illnesses.
Chief Public Health Officer Mona Zuffante states, "Events like the Nutrition Education Carnival align with our mission of creating and sustaining a healthy community by providing access to education and resources to empower our relatives. We envision a future where our children are able to embrace our Indigenous ways of being and knowing. Providing education in a positive environment such as the Nutrition Carnival, provides the foundation for our family to embrace those healthy choices.”