MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education (COPE)
Educating the Educators
Webinar Series and Archives
Check out our Webinar Series page for updated information on our fall 2020 speaker and topic line-up, including slides of presentations to download, and watch past webinars on our Webinar Archives page.
Research With Impact
A Study of Dietitians
Recently launched questionnaire study, COPE is interested in learning about the impact, if any, of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health, well-being, and professional practice of Registered Dietitians. dietitian. COPE understands the need to have Registered Dietitians represented in research that is emerging during this unprecedented health crisis.
CHAMPS Study
Villanova Nursing Launches National COVID-19 Study of Health Care, First Responder and Service Workers
The M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing at Villanova University has launched the national COVID-19 Caring About Health for All Study (CHAMPS) of healthcare, first responder, and service workers for the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of CHAMPS is to assess the short and long-term physical, social, and behavioral health of all who were involved in supporting or delivering care for COVID-19 patients. The confidential study takes about 20 minutes to complete. Read more on the CHAMPS Study page.
CHAMPS Lifestyle
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the daily routines of many Americans, notably frontline healthcare workers. This longitudinal study aims to follow frontline healthcare workers enrolled in the CHAMPS study at multiple timepoints over the next two years to develop an understanding of whether fundamental changes to routines have occurred and, if so, whether and how they impact weight, eating patterns, and physical activity. The findings of this study are key to informing the development of new, and modification of existing, health promotion interventions in the post-COVID-19 environment. Read more on the CHAMPS Ancillary Studies page.
Weight Bias
Negative attitudes about individuals with excess weight – can have a negative and lasting impact on the quality of healthcare these individuals receive. The COPE team recognizes the important role that healthcare professionals play in addressing the problem of weight bias. COPE now offers a one-hour weight bias sensitivity training tailored for the nursing profession and approved for one contact hour of continuing education. Please contact Rebecca Shenkman, COPE Director, for more information and to schedule this training at your site.
As featured on the STOP Obesity Alliance's website.
Food Access and Food Waste Prevention
MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education (COPE) – with Rebecca Shenkman, MPH, RDN, LDN, COPE Director; Lisa Diewald, MS, RD, LDN, COPE Program Manager; and Tracy Oliver, PhD, RDN, LDN, Associate Professor - was awarded a subcontract grant for July 2020-June 2021 with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services to work on two programs: A Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program in Lansdale, PA, and a Food Share Table program at Pottstown Middle School. Both programs aim to increase healthy food access and prevent food waste.
Community Commitment
Customize Your Lunch Plate
A virtual dining experience with COPE dietitian Libby Mills
Recordings of Events
Watch March 30th recorded program
Watch March 23rd recorded program
Watch March 16th recorded program
Watch March 2nd recorded program
Recipe and Ingredient Lists
March 30th Chana Masala With Vegetables
March 23rd Mediterranean Sandwich
March 16th Sweet and Spicy Tuna Nori Rolls
March 2nd Coffee with Frothed Milk, Peanut Butter and Strawberry Quesadilla
And check out Libby's interview from her radio show Libby's Luncheonette with guests Villanova University's Sarvesh Kulkarni, Vandana Sheth, RD author of My Indian Table, Quick and Tasty Vegetarian Recipes, and Simi from Star of India restaurant.
COPE Nutrition Counseling
Our Winter / Spring Counseling Challenge is here! What are YOU whipping up in your kitchen? Read here for challenge details to win this kitchen gadget gift basket!
COPE is now offering VIRTUAL nutrition counseling services to employees under the University’s health plan. Appointments are now available via two-way video communication. Sign-up online via Microsoft Teams!
For those already with booked appointments, download this Telehealth Permission Form to sign and review before your first session with Libby.
Attention Pennsylvania Dietitians!