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Healthy Eating=Healthy Immune System
June 9, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join The Produce Box and Registered Dietitian Amanda Orfitelli for a Virtual Lunch and Learn, and learn how Healthy Eating=Healthy Immune System!
Class Description:
Your immune system is the mechanism that your body uses to defend itself from viruses, bacteria and many types of diseases. In this session, you will learn tips on lifestyle choices, as well as which foods contain vitamins and minerals that may assist with boosting your immune system. Learn how eating fresh and local with The Produce Box supports your immune system, community, and North Carolina Farmers, while providing a convenient way to enjoy beautiful, nutritious food.
Presenter Bio:
Amanda Orfitelli, MS, RD works with a variety of populations as a guide and educator on their health journey. Ms. Orfitelli knows how to empathize and connect with clients and believes that individuals can have a healthy relationship with food. Ms. Orfitelli has worked in a variety of roles including as a Nutrition Program Consultant for the State of North Carolina where she, along with four other trainers, successfully trained over 900 people on a new computer system changing the way the North Carolina WIC Program operates. Amanda holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from St. Ambrose University and a master’s degree in Human Nutrition from The University of Alabama. In her spare time, Ms. Orfitelli enjoys spending time with her dog, biking, and exploring new hiking trails in the area.
Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 (register by noon on Tuesday, June 8)
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Online – Zoom
Prize: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a free The Produce Box!
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