Nourishing Minds
Program Goals

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Enhance knowledge and awareness of balanced nutrition among sorority women at Emory University by providing tailored education and practical tools to empower informed and sustainable dietary decisions.
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Promote healthier eating behaviors by encouraging reduced reliance on processed snacks and increasing the consumption of fresh, nutritious, and accessible food options that align with participants’ daily routines and busy schedules.
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Foster a supportive campus environment for healthy eating by partnering with Emory’s dining services and local retailers to ensure the availability and promotion of healthier food choices that meet the needs of sorority members.
Program Objectives
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25% of sorority members will be engaged in two 90-minute interactive workshops by the end of the semester.
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80% of participating sorority members will correctly identify three principles of balanced nutrition, as measured by pre- and post-program surveys, by the end of the semester.
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Reduce the average weekly consumption of processed snacks among participating sorority members by 25%, as measured through pre- and post-program self-reported food diaries, by the conclusion of the semester.
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Ensure at least five new healthy grab-and-go options are available and visible, with targeted promotional materials displayed to encourage participation, before the program launch.
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Finalize a 90-minute interactive workshop curriculum on quick, balanced meals and snacks by the end of the first four weeks of the semester.
