Department of Biology

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.    
Presentations by Students in Health Promotion, 213 UC
Drop in and learn how to make food part of a healthy, enjoyable lifestyle
9:30 - Breaking Down Food Labels
10:00 - Colorful Foods and Portion Control
10:45 – Freshman 15: Elective not Requirement
1:30 – Making Healthy Food Choices at Bert’s

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.     Food Day Festival, UC Lawn
Meet community partners, local farmers, advocates of sustainable agriculture, and nutritionists—and enter for a chance to win a special dinner for you and your friends prepared by Juan Ramirez, UNCP’s executive chef

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.    Special Menu Featuring Local Foods, Dining Hall
Chef Ramirez will spotlight delicious local foods in a special
lunch menu

7 to 9 p.m.                Fresh, UC Lounge
This inspiring film celebrates the farmers, thinkers, and business people across America who are reinventing our food system—and it shows you how you can change how we eat and how we farm

UNCP’s World Food Day is sponsored by the Departments of Biology, English & Theatre, and Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; the Office for Community & Civic Engagement; the Sustainable Agriculture Certificate Program; and Sodexo.