When Is Nutrition Programming Right For You?
- If you are working toward peak athletic performance. Healthy eating is a key ingredient.
- If you want to maintain a healthy weight but are struggling to do so, sound nutrition advice can prevent problems associated with a restrictive diet or the side effects of many diet pills or programs.
- If you are too confused by the "nutrition" information from commercial TV, magazines, Web sites, or radio.
- If you have health concerns because of risk factors for chronic disease sound nutrition habits and exercise are critical in helping with chronic health concerns.
- If you have a family history or current diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and related hypertension, certain cancers, adult onset diabetes, or osteoporosis.
Results from Devouring DeKalb survey
Virtual Tours for Healthy Dining
- Virtual Tour for Healthy Dining Out
- Virtual Tour for Grocery shopping to stock your apartment
- Virtual Tour for eating healthfully in the residence halls
Helpful Printables
Reliable Websites
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
www.eatright.org/public/
USDA guidelines based on an accumulation of scientific studies:
www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate/index.aspx
www.choosemyplate.gov/tipsresources/tentips.html
National Eating Disorders Association:
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/information-resources/
Nutrition tips from National Athletic Trainers’ Association Magazine
www.training-conditioning.com/nutrition.php
Nutrition tips for NCAA athletes - search "nutrition" for latest information
www.ncaa.org
Food and Drug Administration – a link to monitor over-the-counter supplements
www.fda.gov/Food/
NIU Housing and dining: dining Locations, Menus, and Nutrition Information on foods served
www.niu.edu/dining/locations/index.shtml (see virtual tour below)
Northern Star Dining Guide: a list of local restaurants
www.northernstardining.info (see virtual tour below)