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Nutrition Services
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Individual Nutrition Consultations |
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Appointments |
Nutrition counseling is covered by
student service fees. Initial
appointments are 60 minutes and follow-up appointments are 30 minutes. To
schedule an appointment with the
Nutritionist, call 612-625-3222.
Note: We do not do body fat testing, instead contact
Recreational Sports
at 612-624-4544. |
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Individual Nutrition Consultations |
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What To Expect
The specific information you will receive depends on what nutrition
questions you have. Here are some questions students commonly ask:
• How can I lose weight?
• Is my eating pattern
healthy?
• What is normal eating?
• What should I buy at the
grocery store?
• How can I better manage my food budget?
• How do
I plan menus and cook basic meals?
• What should I choose at my
residence hall restaurant?
• Do I (or does my friend) have an eating
disorder?
• Can eating well increase my energy level?
• Should I
take supplements? Are the ones I’m taking safe?
• How do I fuel
myself for the amount and type of exercise I do?
• How can I lower my
cholesterol using diet?
• Can I lower my blood pressure with diet?
• How can diet help me manage my blood sugar levels?
• What changes
can I make so I don't get diabetes or heart disease?
• How can I gain
weight in a healthy way?
• What is the relationship between nutrition
and irritable bowl syndrome?
• Can changing my diet help with
constipation?
• How do I plan a healthy vegetarian diet?
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Our nutritionist can answer
all these questions and any others you may have. Her counseling philosophy
is that motivation to create genuine, enduring change toward a healthy diet
can only occur through an individualized, collaborative approach. You will
not receive a strict meal plan, judgment about your food choices or
unrealistic advice. No matter how big or small a change you are ready to
make, our nutrition expert is here to help. |
During the course of an appointment you might discuss:
• Components of a healthy diet
• Individualized recommendations for
your health condition
• Exercise recommendations
• Menu planning
• Grocery shopping
• Meal preparation
• Goal setting
• Problem solving
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Group Nutrition Services |
New! Nutrition Group Class
Learn the healthy way to lose weight and support others doing the same.
Wednesday or Thursday
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Boynton Health Service
Classes start February 6
10 sessions
Class Fee is $25 - 100% reimbursement for attending 8 of 10 classes!
Class is intended for overweight or obese students. Others may make
individual nutrition consultation appointments at (612) 625-3222.
To register, call (612) 625-3222. |
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Group Presentations
The Boynton Health Service nutritionist is available for presentations
to student groups of any size. Any nutrition-related topic can be
covered, but commonly requested presentations are:
• Nutrition 101: The Basics of Eating in College
• Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention
• Vegetarian Nutrition
• Weight Management Basics
The nutritionist can also be available for health fairs or can come
during meal times to the residence hall restaurants to discuss healthy
choices and portion sizes. |
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To schedule a nutrition presentation or inquire about attendance at a
particular event, please call 612-624-4663. |
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Resources |
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Below are informative guides on healthy eating tailored to college
students. These guides are downloadable PDF* |
Eating Smart in the Residence Halls
University of Minnesota Healthy Food Guide
Cookbooks for College Students
Meal Planning
Shopping List
Smart Snacking
Vegetarian Meal Planning |
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*You need Adobe Reader to view these
documents. If you do not have Adobe Reader, download the reader for
free
here. |
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Websites on Weight Management
Food Guide
Pyramid
Fit Day
Spark People
All Recipes
University of
Minnesota Recreational Sports |
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Websites on General Nutrition
Food Guide
Pyramid
Food and
Nutrition Information Center
Nutrition
Information from the Federal Government
National Library of
Medicine (search for professional nutrition articles)
Nutrition Books
Sports Nutrition
Online Tools
Healthy Body Calculator
Rate Your Diet
Professional Organizations
American Diabetes
Association
American
Heart Association
American Cancer
Society |
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Eating Disorders - Self-Assessment Tools
If you are worried about your eating or body image, please talk with
a health professional (see University of Minnesota resources or
Treatment Facilities below). It may be useful to take these online
assessments and bring the results with you to your appointment:
Something Fishy
Evaluating Eating and Exercise Habits |
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University of Minnesota Resources on Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Group Program
Deborah E. Powell Center for Women’s Health
Student
Mental Health |
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Other Eating Disorder Resources
Treatment Facilities
Emily Program
(Outpatient Treatment)
Park Nicollet Eating Disorders Institute (Inpatient and
Outpatient Treatment)
STAR Clinic for Adolescent (ages 12-25) Eating Disorders and Weight
Management
Professional Organizations
National Eating
Disorders Association
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institutes of Health
Center for Mental Health Services |
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