Nutrition

The mission of nutrition services of the University Health Center is to provide nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy for the University of Georgia student community. Nutrition services provides reliable and evidence based nutrition information to guide students in achieving a balanced, healthy approach to dietary and eating issues. This is accomplished by giving students access to practical nutrition information in a variety of formats as well as advocating for a healthy food and eating issues environment both within and outside of the University Health Center.

Nutrition Services

Services Available

Nutrition Basics

What is Healthy Eating?
Dietary Guidelines 2010: Selected Messages for Consumers
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Nourishing Yourself
Quick Lunch and Snack Ideas
Whole-Grain Goodness
Eat Your Greens! Tips and Recipes

Got a question? Ask the Dietitian!

(This service is intended for UGA community use. Only those providing verified UGA email addresses will be answered. The information provided by UHC Dietitians via this request is not intended to replace medical advice or a face-to-face consultation with a Dietitian.)

Special Dietary Concerns

Vegetarian Diet
Iron Facts
Calcium and Bone Health
Foodborne Illness
Lactose Intolerance
Eating Disorders
Should I Go Gluten Free?

Disease Management and Prevention

Celiac Disease
Cholesterol and Your Health
Diabetes
Heart Health
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Weight Management

Healthy Weight Management
The Exercise Edge

Resources

Healthy Eating and Stress Management
Diet Assessment:
Assess your current dietary habits and determine where you might need to begin to make some changes.
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