About the Event​

Next Class TBA

0900-1400

USO – Fort Belvoir, VA

Operation Food PowHER is a nutrition education event for military-connected teen girls. Funded by a generous grant from Dannon Light & Fit, Operation Food PowHER will provide much needed nutrition education support for military families for 2023-2024.

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Education
Small Group
Hands-On

I feel a lot better about myself as a person after discussing nutrition…I feel confident about eating better and I think this is a great experience for military girls.

Sarah, age 17

Connecting and bonding with other military girls about nutrition that affects us all taught me that we’re not all so different.

Lily, age 17

Operation Food Powher is something every girl should discover. It is a great way to make friends while learning the importance of healthy decision-making.

Cheyenne, age 16

There is PowHER in good nutrition. Encouraging girls to love their bodies and nurture their relationship with ALL foods.

Event Schedule​

This isn’t another day-long session repeating the things we already know. The day dives into critical thinking on what a healthy diet looks like with a goal of body positivity and a love for food.

0900​

Check in

0915

Let’s Talk Nutrition

Nutrition Fundamentals

Rethink your Drink – Sugar Sweetened Beverages and Caffeine


1015​

Let’s Talk Snacking

Healthy Snacking
Stats on snacking and contribution to diet
How to snack for sports/after school activities

1115

Lunch

TBD

1200

Let’s Talk Food

Breakout sessions to talk about healthy habits, favorite foods, myths about dieting.

1300

Let’s Cook

Make Snacks to take home

Nutrition Kahoot to End the Day

1400

Pick Up

About the Organizer​

Sarah Pflugradt is a registered dietitian with a background in clinical and community nutrition. She is an accomplished writer and has authored two published books. She is a mom of 3 active kids, an Air Force vet, a military spouse, and a doctoral candidate. She shares her passion for nutrition education with her students and is working to expand nutrition education to the military community. Learn more about Sarah at her websites Sarah Pflugradt Nutrition and Fueling Active Kids.

Our Sponsor​

This program is possible through the Fit to EmpowHER grant.