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Nutrition Services Available

Individual nutrition counseling, seminars, and classes are offered by the Registered Dietitian. For information on fees or to make an appointment please call the Health Promotion Department at 706-542-8690.

Cost

Initial visit: $36 (fees paid), $60 (non fees paid)
30 minute follow-up visit: $18 (fees paid), $30 (non fees paid)
15 minute visit: $9 (fees paid), $15 (non fees paid)
Med Gem: $25 (fees paid), $50 (non fees paid)
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE WILL BE A $25 NO-SHOW FEE IF YOU FAIL TO KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENT.
Nutrition Kitchen Cooking Class: $5

Cooking Classes in the UHC Nutrition Kitchen
Metabolic Rate Testing
Health Resource Library
Help for Eating Disorders
Cholesterol Screening
Peer Nutrition Educators
UGA Food Services
Student Athletes
Classes for Credit
Online Resources

Cooking Classes in the UHC Nutrition Kitchen | top

In the Nutrition Kitchen, the UHC registered dietitian teaches students how to choose budget-friendly, healthy food ingredients and prepare them into delicious, easy meals. Students get the opportunity to practice healthy cooking techniques, and afterwards enjoy the meal prepared in class. Class size is limited to 12 students and the cost is $5.00 per student. Please call 706-543-8690 to sign up, or go to www.uhs.uga.edu/nutrition/kitchen.html for more information.

Metabolic Rate Testing | top

The MedGem® indirect calorimeter by HealtheTech is a handheld portable device that determines measured resting metabolic rate* (RMR). The Registered Dietitian can use the MedGem device to help individuals design an appropriate and healthy eating plan for weight gain, loss or maintenance. Call 706-542-8690 for more information.

*RMR is calculated using the Weir equation. The Weir equation and a constant RQ value of 0.85 (RMR=6.931d X VO2) is used to convert VO2 to RMR. Weir, J.B., New Methods of Calculating Metabolic Rate with Special Reference to Protein Metabolism. J Physiol. 1949; 109:1-9.

Health Resources Library | top

(First floor of UHC in the Health Promotion Department) contains books, interactive computer programs for diet analysis and eating disorder education, and internet bookmarks on health topics important to college students - including nutrition!

For Anyone Who Needs Help With An Eating Disorder: | top

University Health Center provides a variety of services for students with eating and body image issues, including an evaluation, short-term individual therapy, nutritional counseling, group therapy, medical assistance, and/or other services as appropriate. These services are provided by a multi-disciplinary eating disorders treatment team.

For information about accessing services, please call 706-542-2273 or check the CAPS website: www.uhs.uga.edu/CAPS. There are fees for some services.

Cholesterol Screening | top

The University Health Center offers cholesterol and lipid profiles through the Medical Clinic clinicians. During the month of February, total cholesterol screening is offered at no charge for students and minimal charge for faculty and staff. For more information about cholesterol, visit Cholesterol and Your Health or the National Institute of Health.

Peer Nutrition Educators | top

For all students interested in food and nutrition information. Peer Nutrition Educators are nutrition and dietetics students who work with the Registered Dietitians at Food Services and the University Health Center to offer fun and informative programs to any interested student group.

Popular program topics include Healthy Weight Management and Eating on the Run, although other topics are available upon request.

To schedule a program call:
706 542-8690 - University Health Center or 706 542-7313 - UGA Food Services.

UGA Food Services | top

For students on the meal plan:
Services provided include individual counseling, nutrition education stations, and an Eating Smart class offered Fall & Spring semesters.

All services are offered only to students on the meal plan and are free of charge.

For more information or to make an appointment please call the Katherine Ingerson, RD, LD, at 706-542-7313 or email ingerson@uga.edu. You can also visit the UGA Food Services website at www.uga.edu/foodservice.

Student Athletes | top

For UGA student athletes only:
Nutrition services are provided to athletes at the University of Georgia by Maria Breen MS, RD, LD. Services include one-on-one counseling, dietary assessment, body composition assessment, team nutrition talks, and overall nutrition evaluation. For more information contact Maria Breen by email: Mbreen@sports.uga.edu.

Classes for Credit | top

For students of all majors:
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a course in general nutrition titled Human Nutrition and Food. The focus of the class is to understand the relationship of nutrition and food choices to achieve optimal health of the individual throughout his or her life cycle.

For more information please call 706-542-4847.

Online Resources | top

Sites with nutrition information and great links:
University Health Center
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Web MD Health
Health Finder
The National Women's Health Information Center
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Gatorade Sports Science Institute (sports nutrition)

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Back to Nutrition page Nutrition Services Available Individual nutrition counseling, seminars, and classes are offered by the Registered Dietitian. For information on fees or to make an appointment please call the Health Promotion Department at 706-542-8690. Cost Initial visit: $36 (fees paid), $60 (non fees paid) 30 minute follow-up visit: $18 (fees paid), $30 (non fees paid) 15 minute visit: $9 (fees paid), $15 (non fees paid) Med Gem: $25 (fees paid), $50 (non fees paid) PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE WILL BE A $25 NO-SHOW FEE IF YOU FAIL TO KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENT. Nutrition Kitchen Cooking Class: $5	Cooking Classes in the UHC Nutrition Kitchen Metabolic Rate Testing Health Resource Library Help for Eating Disorders Cholesterol Screening Peer Nutrition Educators UGA Food Services Student Athletes Classes for Credit Online Resources
Cooking Classes in the UHC Nutrition Kitchen \| top In the Nutrition Kitchen, the UHC registered dietitian teaches students how to choose budget-friendly, healthy food ingredients and prepare them into delicious, easy meals. Students get the opportunity to practice healthy cooking techniques, and afterwards enjoy the meal prepared in class. Class size is limited to 12 students and the cost is $5.00 per student. Please call 706-543-8690 to sign up, or go to www.uhs.uga.edu/nutrition/kitchen.html for more information. Metabolic Rate Testing \| top The MedGem® indirect calorimeter by HealtheTech is a handheld portable device that determines measured resting metabolic rate* (RMR). The Registered Dietitian can use the MedGem device to help individuals design an appropriate and healthy eating plan for weight gain, loss or maintenance. Call 706-542-8690 for more information. RMR is calculated using the Weir equation. The Weir equation and a constant RQ value of 0.85 (RMR=6.931d X VO2) is used to convert VO2 to RMR. Weir, J.B., New Methods of Calculating Metabolic Rate with Special Reference to Protein Metabolism. J Physiol. 1949; 109:1-9. Health Resources Library \| top (First floor of UHC in the Health Promotion Department) contains books, interactive computer programs for diet analysis and eating disorder education, and internet bookmarks on health topics important to college students - including nutrition! For Anyone Who Needs Help With An Eating Disorder: \| top University Health Center provides a variety of services for students with eating and body image issues, including an evaluation, short-term individual therapy, nutritional counseling, group therapy, medical assistance, and/or other services as appropriate. These services are provided by a multi-disciplinary eating disorders treatment team. For information about accessing services, please call 706-542-2273 or check the CAPS website: www.uhs.uga.edu/CAPS. There are fees for some services. Cholesterol Screening \| top The University Health Center offers cholesterol and lipid profiles through the Medical Clinic clinicians. During the month of February, total cholesterol screening is offered at no charge for students and minimal charge for faculty and staff. For more information about cholesterol, visit Cholesterol and Your Health or the National Institute of Health. Peer Nutrition Educators \| top For all students interested in food and nutrition information. Peer Nutrition Educators are nutrition and dietetics students who work with the Registered Dietitians at Food Services and the University Health Center to offer fun and informative programs to any interested student group. Popular program topics include Healthy Weight Management and Eating on the Run, although other topics are available upon request. To schedule a program call: 706 542-8690 - University Health Center or 706 542-7313 - UGA Food Services. UGA Food Services \| top For students on the meal plan:* Services provided include individual counseling, nutrition education stations, and an Eating Smart class offered Fall & Spring semesters. All services are offered only to students on the meal plan and are free of charge. For more information or to make an appointment please call the Katherine Ingerson, RD, LD, at 706-542-7313 or email ingerson@uga.edu. You can also visit the UGA Food Services website at www.uga.edu/foodservice. Student Athletes \| top For UGA student athletes only: Nutrition services are provided to athletes at the University of Georgia by Maria Breen MS, RD, LD. Services include one-on-one counseling, dietary assessment, body composition assessment, team nutrition talks, and overall nutrition evaluation. For more information contact Maria Breen by email: Mbreen@sports.uga.edu. Classes for Credit \| top For students of all majors: The College of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a course in general nutrition titled Human Nutrition and Food. The focus of the class is to understand the relationship of nutrition and food choices to achieve optimal health of the individual throughout his or her life cycle. For more information please call 706-542-4847. Online Resources \| top Sites with nutrition information and great links: University Health Center ChooseMyPlate.gov Web MD Health Health Finder The National Women's Health Information Center National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Gatorade Sports Science Institute (sports nutrition)
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