The campus community was not only able to get information on a healthy lifestyle, but could also get fresh food at a farmer’s market on Tuesday.

The University hosted its annual health fair in the Union Ballroom with a farmer’s market outside the Union.

This was the first year the health fair was hosted in the fall. It switched from spring to fall to coincide with the farmer’s market, said Faith Yingling, director of Wellness.

“[The farmer’s market] encourages healthy eating so it goes hand in hand,” Yingling said. “It makes perfect sense to have healthy eating options associated with the annual health fair.”

Yingling thinks the fair is a good service for the city.

“I certainly think it’s a great collaboration not only with the University but with the Bowling Green community as a whole,” she said.

Twin Oaks Hydroponics was present at the farmer’s market selling lettuce and cabbage.

Owner Dan Coppus said it was their first year at the farmer’s market and that they still have things to learn, such as balancing pricing.

“It’s a learning curve for us,” he said.

While it was not as busy as Coppus thought it would be, he was still glad to offer students fresh food.

In the Union, booths for different organizations were set up, offering students information on healthy eating and exercise.

Wellness Technician Nancy Hollister, with the Wood County Hospital, gave students information on how to relieve stress as well as blood pressure tests.

Hollister felt that while giving students information on health is important, it is up to them to put it into action.

“I think they’re responsible for their own health and they need to be proactive about it,” she said.

The American Heart Association also had a booth at the health fair. Information on healthy food and a raffle for a cook book were available to students.

Healthwalk Director Lori Mika said heart health should be an important issue for everyone.

Mika said people should stay active and eat healthy to have a healthy heart.

University Dining Services was also present to give students information on the nutritional information of food options on campus.

Daria Blachowski-Dreyer, associate director of Operations and Wellness said she likes to see the amount of students that come to the fair.

“Usually you get a nice, diverse group of people,” she said.

Some students came to take advantage of the health resources at the fair.

Sophomore Josh Cooley said he likes to take advantage of all the information at the fair.

“It’s good to learn about how fit you are and how to maintain a healthy diet,” he said.