Nutrition

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Have more energy, get better grades, and lower your risk for disease.

Healthy eating is one of the most important steps you can take to maintain your overall wellness. Unfortunately, misunderstanding and misrepresentation of nutrition in the media, as well as being tight on funds, can make eating healthy harder than it has to be. We can help you make sense of nutrition so that you can incorporate it into your daily life.

In need of food assistance? Paws’ Pantry and Help Me R.O.A.R. are great resources to explore.

Major in healthy eating

Healthy eating can improve your alertness, cognition, memory, and problem-solving abilities, so it’s no surprise that proper nutrition impacts your academic performance. Nutritional eating can be hard in college, though. New experiences and freedoms to eat what and when you want, as well as increased consumption of junk foods and snacking, can sabotage healthy habits. College also brings more stressors—anxiety about classes or new environments, homesickness, sadness—that can lead to unhealthy choices.

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Get expert advice

All IUPUI students now have access to one free 60-minute nutrition counseling appointment per semester. Sessions are conducted by registered dietitians via secure telehealth video chat.

Call 812-855-8230 to book your appointment.
Identify yourself as an IUPUI student seeking a free nutrition counseling session.
A link to the video chat will be sent by email after the appointment is scheduled.

Q: Who is eligible for a free nutrition counseling appointment?

A: Any currently-enrolled IUPUI student, including graduate, undergraduate, and part-time students.

Q: Do students have the option to continue with multiple sessions if they cover the cost themselves?

A: No, IUPUI students currently have access to one 60-minute consultation per semester. Dietitians can make a referral if students are interested in continued care.

Q: I got an email about Campus Health locations during COVID. Is my appointment in person?

A: No, ALL nutrition counseling sessions for IUPUI students are conducted remotely via video chat.

Q: Are evening or weekend appointments available?

A: No.

Q: Should I keep track of what I eat leading up to the appointment?

A: Sure, this can be helpful but is not required for your session.

Q: I recently had blood glucose and cholesterol labs done. Can I discuss these at my appointment?

A: Sure, you can discuss lab results with the dietitian, but this is not required for your session.

Q: What other nutrition benefits do IUPUI students have access to?

A: Students with a Campus Recreation membership receive a discount on nutrition coaching services through NIFS. A complete list of student wellness benefits is located at http://wellness.iupui.edu.

Q: What are some topics a registered dietitian can help with?

A: Popular reasons for meeting with a dietitian include a recent change in diet (e.g. vegan, paleo), allergy or intolerances to food, gastrointestinal issues, diabetes or prevention of diabetes, weight management, sports nutrition, high cholesterol, and more!

Health comes in every size. Eating a balanced diet and being physically active on a regular basis can help you be successful and healthy, no matter who you are or what the scale says.

Keep nutrition on track

There are some simple actions you can take to keep your nutrition goals on track.

Try healthy grab-and-go snacks like baby carrots, apples, celery, and low-fat yogurt or milk. They’re great alternatives to other snack foods that are high in calories but low in nutritional value.
Limit how often you eat out. When you do eat at a restaurant, choose wisely. Check out menu options with lean meats, whole grains, and vegetables. If the portions are large, take half home for your next meal. You’ll not only be doing your body a favor, but your wallet will thank you too.
Quench your thirst with water, milk, tea, or 100 percent fruit juice. They’re better options than high-calorie sodas and energy drinks.
Only use nutritional supplements that have been approved by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). It’s the only way you can be certain they contain the ingredients listed on the bottle and in the quantities you expect.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Avoid products that make claims of helping you to lose weight quickly or gain the perfect figure. These products often have not been confirmed by any scientific agency to work and likely won’t give you the healthy results you want.
Don't compare your diet to other people’s. Everyone has different needs. Listen to your own body, be mindful about what you eat, and do what is best for you. If you aren’t sure what that is, consult with your doctor or a registered dietician.

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Present healthy habits

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Nutrition

Collect the ingredients to feed your success

Major in healthy eating

Get expert advice

Keep nutrition on track

Present healthy habits

Find more health options at IUPUI

Nutrition

Collect the ingredients to feed your success

Major in healthy eating

Get expert advice

Frequently Asked Questions

Keep nutrition on track

Present healthy habits

Find more health options at IUPUI

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