The University Health Center offers nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian, who provides a supportive and encouraging environment towards achieving your personal health goals.

Our registered dietitian can help with:

Nutrition Therapy for the following diagnoses: celiac, constipation, diabetes, food allergies, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypoglycemia, and irritable bowel (IBS)

• Disordered eating or eating disorders
• Weight fluctuations
• Vegetarian or vegan diet advice
• Vitamin or mineral deficiency related to diet
• Sports Nutrition for ROTC or Club Sport Athletes

Nutrition consultations are available Monday - Friday during the fall and spring semesters. To make your first nutrition appointment, please call 540-568-6178.

Prior to your first appointment, you must complete:

The Nutrition First Visit Intake Form: Log into MyJMUChart and select “Get Started” under the Health Center Banner. Here, select Forms along the left tool bar and scroll down to select Nutrition First Visit Intake Form.

A daily food record: 2-3 days would be ideal to bring with you to your visit.

These will provide the dietitian with valuable information so that she may better assess and assist you when you meet.

During the initial session the Registered Dietitian will begin an assessment, discuss your nutrition needs, and help you set SMART goals to improve your nutritional health. She will support you in making the changes to accomplish your goals.

After an initial appointment, you can schedule 40-minute follow-up appointments with the dietitian. Follow-up visits may be scheduled at the end of your appointment or by calling 540-568-6178 (select option 2).

Cancelling or rescheduling an appointment requires a one-hour notification or a $25.00 fee will be assessed. Cancellations can be made online through your MyJMUChart.

Navigating food allergies with limited finances? We’ve got you covered! UHC Nutrition has partnered with The Pantry and Dining Services to bring you an allergy-friendly pantry located on the 2nd floor of UHC. To access, you can either call the Health Center at 540-568-6178 and ask to make an appointment to access the Allergy Friendly Food Pantry OR make an appointment through MyJMUChart by selecting the reason “Access to Allergy Friendly Food Pantry” and select an open time.

This free 1hr workshop is designed for students to build awareness of the impact of stress on their gastrointestinal (GI) function. Students will explore how stress may influence their eating habits and how this interplay may impact their overall well-being. Students will learn nutrition strategies from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist towards improved digestive functioning. Offered as a PASSPORT event multiple times per semester. Register on Be Involved.

This 1hr hands-on workshop is for students desiring to learn more about meal planning and food safety during the busy semester. Participants will be guided through the process of meal planning, gain grocery shopping tips, and learn how to meal prep safety. There will be opportunity for brainstorming new ideas that meet personalized needs, including vegetarianism, fitness goals, or challenging schedules (student teaching, practicums, etc.). Offered by a Nutrition Grad Student as a PASSPORT event multiple times per semester. Register on Be Involved.

This 1hr workshop is for those interested in nourishing nutritional well-being from a mindful, non-diet approach. Participants will be guided in practices that build capacity to listen to the wisdom of hunger/fullness cues, catch and reframe negative defeating eating messages, rediscover the satisfaction factor of food, increase body respect, and ultimately honor health through joyful movement and gentle nutrition. If you are seeking peace in your relationship with food and body, this is a non-judgement space for you to begin healing. Offered by a Nutrition Grad Student as a PASSPORT event multiple times per semester. Register on Be Involved.

Looking for a supportive meal environment, where conversation is uplifting and free of body and food talk? This is your open invitation to join UHC Nutrition for its Supportive Dining Club, held from 6-7pm in the Garage Room of Dhall on select Sundays throughout the semester. Grab your meal in Dhall, bring it on in to the Garage Room,

and let’s help each other reduce anxiety with food and build supportive networks. All students are welcome! Register on Be Involved.