Target audience: all students of the University
Duration: April – June 2026
Objective: to explore the impact of nutrients on performance, learn how to create balanced meals, and analyze the eating habits of long-lived and healthy populations
Curated by Dr. Maria Assunta Ciacci, nutritionist biologist for the Moebius project.
The workshop is organized as part of the MoEBIUS project, which aims to support the physical and psychological wellbeing of the academic community through psychological support services, artistic and cultural activities, and the promotion of healthy eating and sports.
Principles of a Balanced Anti-Inflammatory Diet
30 April 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Monia Andreani Room
Main topics:
- Principles of a balanced diet
- Optimal combinations of macro- and micronutrients
- Effects of carbohydrates, glycemic load, foods and beverages on daily physical and mental performance, including academic performance
- Assessing the nutritional needs of students
- Discussion of strategic food choices to support energy and concentration
Build Your Perfect Plate
7 May 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Monia Andreani Room
Main topics:
- Theoretical workshop on creating balanced meals
- Discussion of typical dishes from the home countries of participants
- Nutritional excellence represented by the countries involved in the project
What the Market Offers: Analysis and Awareness
13 May 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Monia Andreani Room
Main topics:
- Analysis of food products available in supermarkets and university canteens
- Nutrition labels: how to read and interpret them
- Comparison between practical eating habits and nutritional theory
- Discussion on making informed choices for a balanced diet
Let's Cook! Preparing Balanced Meals
22 May 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Outdoor spaces, Palazzina Lupattelli (-1)
Main topics:
- Hands-on workshop on guided preparation of balanced meals
- Practical tips for optimizing taste, nutritional quality, and preparation time
Trip to Hurrà Supermarket in Monteluce
25 May 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at Palazzina Valitutti, or directly on site
Nutrition and Longevity: Lessons from the Healthiest Populations
4 June 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Monia Andreani Room
Main topics:
- Laboratory wrap-up
- Final reflection on lessons learned and discussion on healthy lifestyles
- Analysis of the world’s longest-lived and healthiest populations: dietary habits and nutritional patterns
- Practical strategies for integrating healthy eating habits into everyday life