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Nutrition Month

March is Nutrition Month! In support of the campaign, PSP Health Promotion is putting on various events and activities; make sure you don't miss out!

Welcome to Nutrition Month 2026 . This year’s theme, “Nourish to Flourish” beautifully highlights the connection between food, physical health, mental wellbeing, emotional health and cultural ties. 

In support of the Dietitians of Canada’s Nutrition Month, the PSP Ottawa-Gatineau Health Promotion Team has organized a "Build a Breakfast" event and a virtual Lunch and Learn series throughout the month of March. The goal is to help the CAF community to NOURISH their bodies to Flourish! 

Below, you will find information on Nutrition Month activities and events, PLUS a variety of resources to help you build your skills and knowledge to make food choices that can help you develop healthy eating patterns.   

Upcoming Activities and Health Promotion Offerings

Mark your calendars for upcoming events and discover what's offered all year round.

  • Kickoff event - Build a Healthy Breakfast

    BUILD A HEALTHY BREAKFAST - NOURISH TO FLOURISH

    Join the PSP Health Promotion Team and the CFSG (O-G) Command Team to kick off Nutrition Month with a "Build a Healthy Breakfast" activity. Stop by to create your FREE breakfast using Canada’s Food Guide plate. Start your day off by choosing foods that NOURISH your mind and body so you can FLOURISH.  
    *Event reserved for CAF members only

    When: 4 March, 2026 
    Time: 0730-0900 hrs
    Where: NDHQ (Carling) Bldg 5-Cafeteria West 5.1
  • Virtual Lunch and Learns

    Join PSP Health Promotion to learn how to “Nourish to Flourish” with virtual Ask a Dietitian Lunch and Learns featuring Andrea Holwegner—the chocoholic nutritionist! Don’t miss this opportunity to have your nutrition questions answered by an expert. Sessions will be delivered in English with French subtitles available.

    Save the dates and click for event details!

  • What PSP Health Promotion Offers Year‑Round

    Nutrition Month is a great reminder that small steps can make a big difference. PSP Health Promotion supports individual CAF members and units across the NCR with year‑round programs and services that help build lifelong confidence in food‑related skills, including: 

    • Nutrition Fundamentals 
    • Understanding Food Labels 
    • Meal Planning 
    • Stretch Your Food Dollar 
    • Mindful Eating

    In addition to individual learning opportunities, our team is available to support units upon request, deliver tailored briefings, and work with leadership to conduct environment scans that help create healthier workplaces. 

    Whether you’re looking to improve your daily eating habits, learn something new, or enhance the well‑being of your team, we are here to support you. 

Andrea Holwegner, RD, sitting on counter with various foods

March 23 Ask the Dietitian Virtual Lunch and Learn

Join Health Promotion and special guest Andrea Holwegner, The Chocolate Loving Nutritionist, on March 23 for a relaxed, podcast-style conversation exploring fueling for energy, focus & mental health at work. 
Event details
Andrea Holwegner, RD, holding a chocolate in one hand and a strawberry in the other

March 10 Ask the Dietitian Virtual Lunch and Learn

Join Health Promotion and special guest Andrea Holwegner, The Chocolate Loving Nutritionist, on March 10 for a relaxed, podcast-style conversation focused simple nutrition for physical health.
Event details

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