F2F event highlights diet impact on health

By Ms. Laura Kreider (IMCOM)October 21, 2014

F2F event highlights diet impact on health
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Is it good for your health and metabolism to add healthy fats and protein to a salad? Is red cabbage nothing but a filler? Is whole wheat flour more nutritional than white flour?

These and other questions were asked in the "Vero or Falso" (true or false) statements during the "Healthy vs. Hearty" cooking demonstration and dinner at the Army Community Service kitchen Sept. 30.

The class coordinated by ACS Division Chief Julia Sibilla offered an interactive educational networking opportunity for community members who participated in the monthly F2F event.

Sibilla coordinated it along with Capt. Carly Eckard, U.S. Army Health Center nutritionist and Professional Chef Frannie Packard.

"We had a small group but it was the perfect number for an event like this. We have had as many as 40 at other healthy cooking events but a smaller group allows for better interaction and participation," said Sibilla.

Before starting the cooking demonstration, participants had the chance to answer multiple questions asked by Eckard who is a "partner"' of F2F and has participated as both an organizer/presenter and participant in F2F events.

"I think we had a great response from this class and from similar events in the past," said Eckard.

"The cooking aspect tends to draw people in, but we can also make it a learning experience by including nutrition topics. Also, making a game of it seems to spark more discussion regarding controversial nutrition issues. To me, the event is successful if even one person wants to know more about how their diet impacts their health," she said.

Another cooking class in partnership with BOSS will take place at Del Din in the near future. The event will focus on making inexpensive and healthy meals for single Soldiers.

Other future F2F events will include a seminar at the Golden Lion "From Private to Colonel: One Woman's Journey" Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. and the "Home for the Holidays" dinner in December.

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