Nutrition
Recreation Services and the NIU School of Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences work together to provide graduate-level dietetic interns to assist in providing nutrition education. Nutrition services are available, free of charge, for students and for a nominal fee for non-student members to assist with understanding personal nutritional needs and how to make smart food choices.
One-on-one sessions are private coaching sessions that may include follow-up meetings or referrals. Clients are asked to complete a Client Assessment Questionnaire and 3-Day Diet Log prior to their initial appointment.
Group nutrition sessions are also available! Weight Managment 101 and new cooking classes are now being offered!
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.
Some of the ways a nutrition coaching might help:
- Determining caloric requirements
- Menu and food planning
- Restaurant and residence hall dining
- Recipe development
- Healthy weight management
- Development of healthy eating habits
