Crespi High to Host Health and Nutrition Fair

Crespi Carmelite High School announced Thursday that it will host the first-ever “Crespi Nutrition Mile” Sunday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Several distinguished nutrition experts, local health food stores, and organizations will participate as the community comes together to raise awareness for healthier, safer, better nutrition.

Crespi students and faculty are inviting the community to walk or run one mile with them as part of the event.

The “Crespi Nutrition Mile” was inspired by the personal story of Crespi senior Nick Privitelli, who is organizing the event to share his all-too-common experience:

“It was a scorching hot day, at least 95 degrees, in the fall of sophomore year when I didn’t properly hydrate before my cross-country practice. It was a painful mistake that put my body through unnecessary strain. Like so many athletes my age, I had neglected my body – I was never serious about a healthy diet and proper hydration.” 

Privitelli learned an important lesson and began to take a healthy diet and proper hydration more seriously.

“Sadly, I know my story isn’t unique," he said. "Athletes, and for that matter students, all over face similar situations. As a first-of-its kind event, the 'Crespi Nutrition Mile' will serve as a much-needed platform for raising awareness in the community and amongst my peers.” 

Event sponsors will have informational booths in the courtyard, including Fleet Feet Sports, Whole Foods, PIP Printing, Jamba Juice, Trader Joe’s and the Crespi Carmelite Cross Country Team.

The emcee will be New York Times best-selling author Joe Gardner. The event will also host a special keynote address in The Commons area by Julieanna Hever, author of The Idiots Guide to a Plant Based Diet, and a guest appearance by fitness model John Carter (Class of 2007). 

“I want to inspire people to go the extra mile in their workouts and to maybe pick up a water bottle instead of a soda for lunch,” said Privitelli.