{"id":231,"date":"2024-07-03T17:16:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T17:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/?page_id=231"},"modified":"2026-05-25T23:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T23:48:23","slug":"nutrition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"MT Nutrition Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The MT Nutrition Team is made up of junior- and senior-level students in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/programs\/dietetics\/about\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">MTSU Nutrition and Food Sciences program<\/span><\/a>. We work together to develop programs, services, and events that provide nutrition education across campus. The Nutrition Team provides cooking demonstrations, support to Fitness programs, and is available for group presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-gray-color\">WHAT&#8217;S OFFERED<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-faq\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcooking-demonstrations\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecooking-demonstrations\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecooking-demonstrations\">Cooking Demonstrations<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecooking-demonstrations\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcooking-demonstrations\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Our grant-funded nutrition cart has traveled all across campus (and off-campus) to provide cooking demonstrations around campus and at events. Cooking demonstrations are a great way to learn about food and drinks in a hands-on setting, while also learning some chef skills along the way!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingprogram-support\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableprogram-support\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableprogram-support\">Program Support<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableprogram-support\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingprogram-support\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Our Nutrition Team supports several other programs, including small group training&nbsp;programs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/training\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"223\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Personal Training<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;clients, and other programs on campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinggroup-presentations-and-education\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablegroup-presentations-and-education\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablegroup-presentations-and-education\">Group Presentations and Education<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablegroup-presentations-and-education\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headinggroup-presentations-and-education\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Nutrition Team focuses on providing education to the MTSU Community and is able to give presentations on a variety of topics. This is a great way to receive credible and safe guidance on how to have a healthy diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-gray-color\">CONTACT INFO<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:0\">For inquiries on how the MT Nutrition Team can get involved with your event\/program\/class, you can contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-columns-two\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-left:0\">Tess Swastek<br>Fitness and Wellness Assistant Director<br>Certified Personal Trainer<br><a href=\"mailto:theresa.swastek@mtsu.edu\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">tess.swastek@mtsu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\">Dr. Liz Smith<br>Assistant Professor of Nutrition &amp; Food Science<br>Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics<br><a href=\"mailto:elizabethann.smith@mtsu.edu\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">elizabeth.ann.smith@mtsu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-gray-color\">RECIPES<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-faq\" id=\"recipes\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingpeanut-butter-protein-smoothie\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapserecipespeanut-butter-protein-smoothie\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapserecipespeanut-butter-protein-smoothie\">Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapserecipespeanut-butter-protein-smoothie\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingpeanut-butter-protein-smoothie\" data-bs-parent=\"#recipes\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Blender<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>1 cup milk or milk alternative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 frozen banana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 scoop of chocolate-flavored protein powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp of peanut butter or other nut butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Add milk and banana to your blender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add scoop of protein powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add peanut (or other) butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blend and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Feel free to add your own twist by changing up the protein powder flavor or fruit used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play around with the portions until you find what tastes best for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/healthy-aging-and-longevity\/start-vetting-your-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Vet your supplements<\/span><\/a> to check quality, avoid untested or unstudied components, and ensure third-party testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-faq\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingpesto-pasta-with-chicken-and-veggies\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapserecipespesto-pasta-with-chicken-and-veggies\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapserecipespesto-pasta-with-chicken-and-veggies\">Pesto Pasta with Chicken and Veggies<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapserecipespesto-pasta-with-chicken-and-veggies\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"headingpesto-pasta-with-chicken-and-veggies\" data-bs-parent=\"#recipes\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Supplies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Medium-large pot, colander, and stovetop&nbsp;<em>OR<\/em>&nbsp;medium to large microwave-safe bowl and microwave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knife (cut veggies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spoon (stir)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>2 cups pasta (whole grain or regular)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 3oz) cooked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 red bell pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 bag of frozen or steamable broccoli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup pesto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Cook\/drain the pasta following the instructions on the package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While pasta is cooking:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook the broccoli following the instructions on the package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut up the bell pepper and chicken into bite-sized pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While straining the pasta, put the oil, chicken, bell pepper, and broccoli in the pan used for the past on medium heat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once heated, add the pasta and pesto to the pan with the chicken and vegetables and mix it all together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve topped with parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Feel free to add your own twist by changing up the meat or vegetables used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play around with the portions until you find what tastes best for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not have a stovetop, you can buy pre-cooked pasta and chicken, add all ingredients except the cheese to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in a microwave (topping with cheese at the end, of course!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MT Nutrition Team is made up of junior- and senior-level students in the&nbsp;MTSU Nutrition and Food Sciences program. 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