Winter 2025 Physical Activity and Nutrition Newsletter

Physical Activity and Nutrition News

Winter 2025

Colorful lights set up to look like trees. Winter Lights, Shelburne Museum, 2024

Happy New Year!

While it seems impossible that another year has passed, I now find myself at the beginning of 2025. As I wonder what the next year will bring, I need to take care of myself so I am ready to face whatever the year ahead has in store for me.

If you are in the same frame of mind, this newsletter has information that will help including how to be physically active in the winter months, and how to choose foods that will help with your mood. We hope you find this helpful as you embark on the new year.

Taking care of ourselves will help us take care of the people and things that matter to us. Enjoy all the ways you choose to take care of you.

Sue Kamp

Public Health Program Director II

Winter Physical Activity Tips for People with Arthritis

With cold temperatures, shorter daylight, and snowy or icy conditions, it can be difficult to maintain fitness routines during winter. Continue reading for tips on staying active all winter.

Older adults cross country skiing (Getty Images)

Walk with Ease through the University of Vermont

The University of Vermont Osher Center for Integrative Health is piloting a student supported Walk with Ease (WWE) program. Get paired with a UVM student coach who will connect with you each week! Rolling admission begins February 3rd, 2025. Contact: 802.656.3252 or email: oshercenter@uvm.edu for more information.

Black box with the words Food and Mood, and a variety of healthy foods

Throughout the colder Vermont months, many of us seek ways to support our mental health and lighten our mood (pun intended considering the sun sets at 4:30pm). The foods and beverages we consume, and the patterns in which we consume them, have an impact on our mood throughout the day. Read more for tips on nourishing your mind and body.

A person selecting vegetables from bins.

Increasing Access to Healthy Food & Physical Activity Through SNAP-Ed

· 3,871 people reached through nutrition and physical activity direct education,

· 99,912 people reached through nutrition related policy systems and environmental (PSE) strategies,

· 309,313 reached through nutrition related social marketing.

These are some of the results from last year’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program- Education (SNAP-Ed) program’s work. Read more about this successful program here.

Health Equity Grantee Spotlight

Read here about the good work of the Janet S. Munt Family Room, this issue's Health Equity Grantee highlight.

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