Name: Nutrition Across the Lifespan Resource Fair
Start: 2025-10-27T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-27T18:00:00-05:00
Location: I Hotel and Conference Center

Invitation to Attend: Nutrition Across the Lifespan Resource Fair
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Chancellor Ballroom, I Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign
Open to all; community members, professionals, and families
Registration encouraged (Free Event): https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cRYy7Rzl7cJCOuq
The fair starts with Professor Hannah Holscher's lecture "Eating for Trillions: How Food Shapes Your Microbiome & Health," followed by a panel of local dietitians sharing resources across all life stages.
Then explore our hands-on Resource Fair featuring 20 tables by community organizations, including Champaign-Urbana Public Health, Eastern Illinois Food Bank, and University of Illinois nutrition researchers.
Experience interactive demonstrations, veggie meter testing, meet local nutrition authors, and discover nutrition services and support in the area. Whether you're a parent seeking family nutrition guidance, a student exploring careers, or someone interested in improving your wellbeing, you'll find valuable resources and connections.
We hope to see you there!
Program Schedule
4:00–4:05 p.m. – Welcome by Provost John Coleman
4:05–4:30 p.m. – Community lecture, Eating for Trillions: How Food Shapes Your Microbiome & Health by Professor Hannah D. Holscher, PhD, RD, FASN
4:30–5:00 p.m. – Panel of local dietitians and health professionals highlighting resources across the lifespan and discussing how research and practice intersect with community health
5:00–6:00 p.m. – Nutrition Across the Lifespan Resource Fair booths, demonstrations, and direct engagement opportunities